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NAPLES, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL CASKETS
Naples, first half 18th Century
Each of canted rectangular form with a domed hinged top, with an Oriental scene, one of figures shooting a monkey from a tree, the other with three figues and a camel, with plain sides, on shaped bracket feet, minor replacements to the mother-of-pearl, one with some losses to the inlay, the other with restored break to the back, loose hinges
3 in. (8 cm.) high; 9½ in. (24 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep (2)
Naples, first half 18th Century
Each of canted rectangular form with a domed hinged top, with an Oriental scene, one of figures shooting a monkey from a tree, the other with three figues and a camel, with plain sides, on shaped bracket feet, minor replacements to the mother-of-pearl, one with some losses to the inlay, the other with restored break to the back, loose hinges
3 in. (8 cm.) high; 9½ in. (24 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep (2)
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.