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MID-18TH CENTURY
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A NEAPOLITAN GOLD PIQUE AND TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE
MID-18TH CENTURY
In the form of an egg, inlaid with a temple scene with scrolling foliate motifs and a greek key border, damages
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Together with an oval tortoiseshell and pique snuff-box- probably George III, late 18th Century, 2½ in. (5.5 cm.) wide (2)
MID-18TH CENTURY
In the form of an egg, inlaid with a temple scene with scrolling foliate motifs and a greek key border, damages
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Together with an oval tortoiseshell and pique snuff-box- probably George III, late 18th Century, 2½ in. (5.5 cm.) wide (2)
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.