.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1740
Details
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1740
cartouche-shaped box, the cover and base set with panels of honey-coloured agate, mounted à jour between reeded gold mounts, the sides chased with strap-work, foliage and rocaille, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1740
cartouche-shaped box, the cover and base set with panels of honey-coloured agate, mounted à jour between reeded gold mounts, the sides chased with strap-work, foliage and rocaille, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
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.
Brought to you by
David McLachlan