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CIRCA 1725
Details
A CONTINENTAL BLONDE TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD-INLAID SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1725
Cartouche form decorated to cover with two men struggling amidst trees and foliage, with hounds, a rabbit and a bird all within scrollwork surround incorporating winged figures, masks, shells, a basket of fruit and further pendent fruit, base similarly inlaid with a male bust flanked by birds, scrolls and piqué work
2¾ in. (7.2 cm.) long
CIRCA 1725
Cartouche form decorated to cover with two men struggling amidst trees and foliage, with hounds, a rabbit and a bird all within scrollwork surround incorporating winged figures, masks, shells, a basket of fruit and further pendent fruit, base similarly inlaid with a male bust flanked by birds, scrolls and piqué work
2¾ in. (7.2 cm.) long
Provenance
From the collection of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted and thence by descent.
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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