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THE BOX, PARIS, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1782-1789, THE MICROMOSAIC, ROME, CIRCA 1810
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A LOUIS XVI GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIÈRE SET WITH A MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE
THE BOX, PARIS, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1782-1789, THE MICROMOSAIC, ROME, CIRCA 1810
circular dark tortoiseshell box with polished gold mounts, the cover inset with a micromosaic plaque depicting the Doves of Pliny on a dark blue ground, within a red and white tesserae border and polished gold frame
3¼ in. (82 mm.) diam.
THE BOX, PARIS, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1782-1789, THE MICROMOSAIC, ROME, CIRCA 1810
circular dark tortoiseshell box with polished gold mounts, the cover inset with a micromosaic plaque depicting the Doves of Pliny on a dark blue ground, within a red and white tesserae border and polished gold frame
3¼ in. (82 mm.) diam.
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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