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CIRCA 1820, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
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A DUTCH SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL CASKET
CIRCA 1820, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Elongated octagonal on four leaf feet, the sides and hinged domed cover fitted with carved mother-of-pearl panels depicting flora, fauna and people conversing and smoking pipes, with a raised silver thumbpiece chased with scrolls, leaves and a bird's head, the interior with silver-gilt lining, fitted with a functioning lock
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1820, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Elongated octagonal on four leaf feet, the sides and hinged domed cover fitted with carved mother-of-pearl panels depicting flora, fauna and people conversing and smoking pipes, with a raised silver thumbpiece chased with scrolls, leaves and a bird's head, the interior with silver-gilt lining, fitted with a functioning lock
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) 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.
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