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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND SIMULATED MULBERRY BONBONNIÈRE SET WITH A LOUIS XVI AND MARIE ANTOINETTE COMMEMORATIVE PRINT
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Together with a gold-mounted ivory bonbonnière, the lid centred with 'L' in flowerbuds, bordered by gold script interspersed with cartouches containing 'M' on blue ground, the interior lined with tortoiseshell; and two carton bouille bonbonnières, the lids centred with scenes and inscriptions of love suspended in glass; and a tortoiseshell and glass bonbonnière, the glazed lid with cut steel bezel
From 3¼ in. (8.1 cm.) diam. to 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) diam. (5)
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Together with a gold-mounted ivory bonbonnière, the lid centred with 'L' in flowerbuds, bordered by gold script interspersed with cartouches containing 'M' on blue ground, the interior lined with tortoiseshell; and two carton bouille bonbonnières, the lids centred with scenes and inscriptions of love suspended in glass; and a tortoiseshell and glass bonbonnière, the glazed lid with cut steel bezel
From 3¼ in. (8.1 cm.) diam. to 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) diam. (5)
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.
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.
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