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ROME, CIRCA 1810
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIÈRE
ROME, CIRCA 1810
circular silver-gilt mounted box of dark tortoiseshell, the cover set with a micromosaic plaque depicting a view of the falls at Tivoli, within a chased foliate gold border
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) diam.
ROME, CIRCA 1810
circular silver-gilt mounted box of dark tortoiseshell, the cover set with a micromosaic plaque depicting a view of the falls at Tivoli, within a chased foliate gold border
3 3/8 in. (85 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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