A GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
A GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX

UNMARKED, THE BOX PROBABLY ENGLISH OR FRENCH, THE MICROMOSAIC PANEL ITALIAN, CIRCA 1835

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A GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX
UNMARKED, THE BOX PROBABLY ENGLISH OR FRENCH, THE MICROMOSAIC PANEL ITALIAN, CIRCA 1835
Rectangular, the mount to cover with acanthus leaf border, the micromosaic panel with Italianate scene depicting a ruined temple above a waterfall, an aqueduct and mountains in the background, a couple in national costume in foreground and others visible beside the temple, a tree to the left
3½ in. (9 cm.) long
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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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