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CIRCA 1730
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A RARE GEORGE II GOLD AND BURGAU TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1730
flattened rectangular box, the cover and base mounted with tortoiseshell panels decorated in shimmering abalone shell burgau and gold piqué with an acanthus-flowered trophy symbolising Hope with its incorporation 'rainbow' iris, the side chased with a band of polished and frosted gold with foliate design and birds, slightly raised incorporated thumbpiece
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
CIRCA 1730
flattened rectangular box, the cover and base mounted with tortoiseshell panels decorated in shimmering abalone shell burgau and gold piqué with an acanthus-flowered trophy symbolising Hope with its incorporation 'rainbow' iris, the side chased with a band of polished and frosted gold with foliate design and birds, slightly raised incorporated thumbpiece
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
Special notice
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.