RUSSIAN INTEREST:- A CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
RUSSIAN INTEREST:- A CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX

CIRCA 1800

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RUSSIAN INTEREST:- A CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1800
Circular with gold rim, probably French, the top with hand-coloured, engraved map of St.Petersburg indicating various landmarks (in French), the city arms depicted on right of map and stating it was drawn by Major Deybel of the General Staff in 1790.
3½ in. diameter (8.8 cm.)
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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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