Lot Essay
A virtually identical box with some minor variations to the marquetry was sold at Sotheby's London, 5th of november 2002, lot 27.
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SPA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A FLEMISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND BRASS-INLAID CASKET
SPA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hinged domed lid, sides and front inlaid overall with flowerheads, birds and insects, enclosing a red-painted interior, the lid centred by a quartered coat-of-arms centered by a rampant lion
12 cm. high x 37 cm. wide x 24 cm. deep
SPA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hinged domed lid, sides and front inlaid overall with flowerheads, birds and insects, enclosing a red-painted interior, the lid centred by a quartered coat-of-arms centered by a rampant lion
12 cm. high x 37 cm. wide x 24 cm. deep
Special notice
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