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UNMARKED, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1820
Details
A GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND CARVED SHELL CAMEO SNUFF BOX
UNMARKED, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1820
Gold-lined, shell and foliate scroll thumbpiece, cover set with shell cameo carved with portrait bust of profile of Alexander the Great
3 1/8 in. long (8 cm.)
UNMARKED, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1820
Gold-lined, shell and foliate scroll thumbpiece, cover set with shell cameo carved with portrait bust of profile of Alexander the Great
3 1/8 in. long (8 cm.)
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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