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PROBABLY INDIAN COLONIAL, CIRCA 1840, UNMARKED
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A gold-mounted tiger's claw vinaigrette
probably Indian Colonial, circa 1840, unmarked
The natural claw held in a faceted mount with applied pinecone and stylized leaf motifs, with loop and ball border, the hinged cover surmounted by a realistically cast tiger, with foliate grille, suspended by two rings from a curb chain, ball and ring
3½ in. (90 mm.) long overall including chain
probably Indian Colonial, circa 1840, unmarked
The natural claw held in a faceted mount with applied pinecone and stylized leaf motifs, with loop and ball border, the hinged cover surmounted by a realistically cast tiger, with foliate grille, suspended by two rings from a curb chain, ball and ring
3½ in. (90 mm.) long overall including chain
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.