AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY INLAID CASKET
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AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY INLAID CASKET

TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY INLAID CASKET
TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form on raised feet with hinged coved cover, the top with a a central cusped cartouche containing scrolling motifs on a wood ground, the sides with two loop handles and decorated with lozenge designs in the three materials, wood stringing, the interior with two compartments covered in an orange paper with avian motifs, minor losses
10 x 13¼ x 8 3/8in. (25.4 x 33.7 x 21.2in.)
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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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