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PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD PIQUÉ SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
rectangular dark tortoiseshell box, the cover inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting a scene of blacksmiths working in a forge, with gold piqué details and mother-of-pearl outer borders
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
rectangular dark tortoiseshell box, the cover inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting a scene of blacksmiths working in a forge, with gold piqué details and mother-of-pearl outer borders
3 in. (77 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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