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CIRCA 1780/1790 THE MINIATURE POSSIBLY LATER
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A GEORGE III EROTIC TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1780/1790
THE MINIATURE POSSIBLY LATER
Oval ivory box, the lid centred by a glazed oval miniature painted en grisaille with a gentleman reclining on a lady's lap as she plays with a dog in a pastoral setting, the medallion and side of the cover with yellow gold twisted ribbon border, the cover applied with four pink gold struts, the cover with secret gold-lined compartment opening to reveal a glazed erotic watercolour on ivory miniature depicting a nude couple
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide
CIRCA 1780/1790
THE MINIATURE POSSIBLY LATER
Oval ivory box, the lid centred by a glazed oval miniature painted en grisaille with a gentleman reclining on a lady's lap as she plays with a dog in a pastoral setting, the medallion and side of the cover with yellow gold twisted ribbon border, the cover applied with four pink gold struts, the cover with secret gold-lined compartment opening to reveal a glazed erotic watercolour on ivory miniature depicting a nude couple
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide
Special notice
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.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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