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BY ALPHONSE GIROUX ET CIE
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* A NAPOLEON III RED TORTOISESHELL, EBONISED AND GILTMETAL MOUNTED JEWEL CASKET
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Of sarcophagus form, the caddy shaped hinged lid with engraved monogram and ducal crown, enclosing an upholstered interior, the bombe shaped body with caryatid mounted leaf cast scrolled feet, overall profuse floral and scrolled decoration, the lock engraved Alph Giroux
66 cm (26 in.) wide; 33 cm (13 in.) high; 48 cm (19 in.) deep
See illustration
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Of sarcophagus form, the caddy shaped hinged lid with engraved monogram and ducal crown, enclosing an upholstered interior, the bombe shaped body with caryatid mounted leaf cast scrolled feet, overall profuse floral and scrolled decoration, the lock engraved Alph Giroux
66 cm (26 in.) wide; 33 cm (13 in.) high; 48 cm (19 in.) deep
See illustration
Provenance
The Estate of Laszlo Erdos
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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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