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CIRCA 1770
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A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED COMPOSITION SNUFF BOX** *
Circa 1770
Circular, the surface inlaid with gold stars, the cover applied with an earlier enamel portrait miniature of a lady, bearing spurious signature Rouquet, 1748; together with a French gold-mounted black lacquer and tortoiseshell bodkin case, circa 1775, and a French gold-lined burlwood snuff box, early 19th century
The first snuff box 2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) diameter (3)
Circa 1770
Circular, the surface inlaid with gold stars, the cover applied with an earlier enamel portrait miniature of a lady, bearing spurious signature Rouquet, 1748; together with a French gold-mounted black lacquer and tortoiseshell bodkin case, circa 1775, and a French gold-lined burlwood snuff box, early 19th century
The first snuff box 2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) diameter (3)
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
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.