A MEISSEN GILT-METAL-MOUNTED PURPLE-GROUND SNUFF-BOX
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A MEISSEN GILT-METAL-MOUNTED PURPLE-GROUND SNUFF-BOX

CIRCA 1740

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A MEISSEN GILT-METAL-MOUNTED PURPLE-GROUND SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1740
Painted with figures in landscape and hunting scenes with schlosses in the distance within gilt-edged quatrefoil cartouches, the underside with boats on a river, the cover with a similar cartouche with huntsmen on horseback on a richly-gilt ground (slight wear to enamels)
3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide
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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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