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CIRCA 1780
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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIÈRE
CIRCA 1780
circular box of dark tortoiseshell with chased vari-colour gold entrelac borders, the cover set with an ivory miniature depicting an altar of love
3 in. (77 mm.) diam.
CIRCA 1780
circular box of dark tortoiseshell with chased vari-colour gold entrelac borders, the cover set with an ivory miniature depicting an altar of love
3 in. (77 mm.) diam.
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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