拍品專文
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) was the consort of King George III (1760-1820) and youngest daughter of Karl, Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz (1798-1752).
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IN THE MANNER OF RUNDELL, BRIDGE AND RUNDELL, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
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A GEORGE IV GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL EROTIC SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A CAMEO
IN THE MANNER OF RUNDELL, BRIDGE AND RUNDELL, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
rectangular dark tortoiseshell box, with polished gold mounts and thumbpiece, the cover centred with a cameo of Queen Charlotte, in profile to the left within an oval reeded gold mount, the hinged cover with secret compartment opening to reveal a miniature with an erotic scene
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
IN THE MANNER OF RUNDELL, BRIDGE AND RUNDELL, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
rectangular dark tortoiseshell box, with polished gold mounts and thumbpiece, the cover centred with a cameo of Queen Charlotte, in profile to the left within an oval reeded gold mount, the hinged cover with secret compartment opening to reveal a miniature with an erotic scene
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
注意事項
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.
榮譽呈獻
Amelia Anderson