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POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY, WITH 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL PANELS
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AN INDO-PORTUGUESE GILT-METAL AND SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL TABLE CASKET
POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY, WITH 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL PANELS
Rectangular, the hinged cover mounted to the corners with fish, the pierced borders chased with foliage, the sides with drop-handles mounted with turquoise, the corners with turned and fluted pilasters terminating in paw feet, the interior relined with crimson silk
5 3⁄8 in. (13.8 cm.) high; 9 1⁄4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide; 5 3⁄8 in. (13.7 cm.) deep
POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY, WITH 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL PANELS
Rectangular, the hinged cover mounted to the corners with fish, the pierced borders chased with foliage, the sides with drop-handles mounted with turquoise, the corners with turned and fluted pilasters terminating in paw feet, the interior relined with crimson silk
5 3⁄8 in. (13.8 cm.) high; 9 1⁄4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide; 5 3⁄8 in. (13.7 cm.) deep
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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Charlotte Young
Associate Director, Specialist
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