A CARVED AMBER BOX AND COVER, A CARVED AMBER PLAQUE AND A RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
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A CARVED AMBER BOX AND COVER, A CARVED AMBER PLAQUE AND A RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A CARVED AMBER BOX AND COVER, A CARVED AMBER PLAQUE AND A RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The group comprises: a foliate box and cover carved in relief with a five-clawed dragon amongst clouds; an oval plaque carved in relief with a lotus amongst leafy scrolls; a red glass snuff bottle decorated with a moulded archaistic design.
The red glass snuff bottle, 3 1/8 in. (8.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
Special notice
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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