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POSSIBLY DUTCH, CIRCA 1750
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A LOUIS XV STYLE GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
POSSIBLY DUTCH, CIRCA 1750
cartouche-shaped mother-of-pearl box mounted à-jour in polished gold reeded cagework, the cover centred with a shaped rocaille cartouche with chased bird perched atop a rock with a radiating sun behind, the corners and side pilasters set with shells and foliate scrolls
2 11/16 in. (65 mm.) wide
POSSIBLY DUTCH, CIRCA 1750
cartouche-shaped mother-of-pearl box mounted à-jour in polished gold reeded cagework, the cover centred with a shaped rocaille cartouche with chased bird perched atop a rock with a radiating sun behind, the corners and side pilasters set with shells and foliate scrolls
2 11/16 in. (65 mm.) 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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Christiaan van Rechteren
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