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THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER
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THREE TORTOISESHELL-MOUNTED CIRCULAR SNUFF BOXES WITH INSET PORTRAIT MINIATURES
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER
Comprising one tortoiseshell example of Catherine II, Empress of Russia set in a pearl-bordered frame and spangled blue enamel outer band, in a circular inlaid tortoiseshell box, the other two with unknown sitters inset in circular wood boxes, one mounted with tortoiseshell
Largest: 3½ in. (9 cm.) diameter (3)
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER
Comprising one tortoiseshell example of Catherine II, Empress of Russia set in a pearl-bordered frame and spangled blue enamel outer band, in a circular inlaid tortoiseshell box, the other two with unknown sitters inset in circular wood boxes, one mounted with tortoiseshell
Largest: 3½ in. (9 cm.) diameter (3)
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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