A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX

MAKER’S MARK OF GRIGORIY ANDREEV, ST PETERSBURG, 1896

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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX
MAKER’S MARK OF GRIGORIY ANDREEV, ST PETERSBURG, 1896
Rectangular, the hinged cover and sides chased and engraved to simulate woodgrain, tobacco tax bands and brand name, interior gilt, with a thumb-piece, marked inside cover and under base, also with import marks
5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) wide
13.54 oz. (421.2 gr.)
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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