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PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD PIQUÉ SNUFFBOX
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
circular dark tortoiseshell box, all over encrusted with gold piqué point and piqué posé with putti, rocaille scrolls, diaper-work, birds, shells, flowers and scale-work, slightly raised wavy thumbpiece
2¾ in. (70 mm.) wide
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
circular dark tortoiseshell box, all over encrusted with gold piqué point and piqué posé with putti, rocaille scrolls, diaper-work, birds, shells, flowers and scale-work, slightly raised wavy thumbpiece
2¾ in. (70 mm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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