A PAIR OF HARDSTONE INSET AND ENAMELLED HATHPHUL
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A PAIR OF HARDSTONE INSET AND ENAMELLED HATHPHUL

NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF HARDSTONE INSET AND ENAMELLED HATHPHUL
NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each with a circular hinged bracelet with an inset lattice of colourless stones on the exterior and floral enamel decoration on the interior, each issuing a pair of colourless hardstone inset chains joining at a central diamond-set rosette which issues four further chains terminating in gemset and enamelled rings, one of the rings with a large rosette attached, in a fitted velvet tray
Bracelets 2½in. (6.4cm.) diam.; overall 6¼in. (15.8cm.) long
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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A related enamelled hathphul was sold in these Rooms, 10 April 2014, lot 160.

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