A LATE LOUIS XIV BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY CASKET
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A LATE LOUIS XIV BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY CASKET

EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A LATE LOUIS XIV BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY CASKET
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Inlaid overall with Chinoiserie scenes, interlaced strapwork and foliate clasps, the rectangular domed lid enclosing a kingwood-lined interior inlaid with a lozenge and stars, the curved side inlaid with maidens and foliate clasps to the corners, on later bun feet
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) wide; 9 in. (23 cm.) deep
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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