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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1840, FLANGE STAMPED 208 AND WITH A FRENCH POST-1838 MARK FOR EXPORT
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1840, FLANGE STAMPED 208 AND WITH A FRENCH POST-1838 MARK FOR EXPORT
rectangular box with waisted sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of engine-turning with chased foliate corners and borders, the cover centred with a shaped rectangular polished gold reserve
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
2½ oz. (80 gr.)
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1840, FLANGE STAMPED 208 AND WITH A FRENCH POST-1838 MARK FOR EXPORT
rectangular box with waisted sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of engine-turning with chased foliate corners and borders, the cover centred with a shaped rectangular polished gold reserve
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
2½ oz. (80 gr.)
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.
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