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MARK OF NERESHEIMER OF HANAU WITH ENGLISH SPONSOR'S MARK OF BERTHOLD MÜLLER AND ENGLISH IMPORT MARKS FOR LONDON, 1905 AND CHESTER, 1906
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A PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER AND IVORY STATUETTES MODELLED AS A MEDIEVAL KING AND QUEEN
MARK OF NERESHEIMER OF HANAU WITH ENGLISH SPONSOR'S MARK OF BERTHOLD MÜLLER AND ENGLISH IMPORT MARKS FOR LONDON, 1905 AND CHESTER, 1906
With ivory heads, the queen additionally with ivory hands, on octagonal pedestal bases with pierced foliate sides, the king in cuirass, armed with sword, dagger and shield
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
8 ¼ in. high (21 cm.)
Gross weight 28 oz. (868 gm.)
MARK OF NERESHEIMER OF HANAU WITH ENGLISH SPONSOR'S MARK OF BERTHOLD MÜLLER AND ENGLISH IMPORT MARKS FOR LONDON, 1905 AND CHESTER, 1906
With ivory heads, the queen additionally with ivory hands, on octagonal pedestal bases with pierced foliate sides, the king in cuirass, armed with sword, dagger and shield
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
8 ¼ in. high (21 cm.)
Gross weight 28 oz. (868 gm.)
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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