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LONDON, CIRCA 1750
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A GEORGE II GOLD AND HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
LONDON, CIRCA 1750
oval box, the cover and base set with panels of honey-coloured agate mounted à jour within polished gold sides, the cover carved with a classical scene depicting Mercury and Proserpina, slightly raised thumbpiece
2¼ in. (55 mm.) wide
LONDON, CIRCA 1750
oval box, the cover and base set with panels of honey-coloured agate mounted à jour within polished gold sides, the cover carved with a classical scene depicting Mercury and Proserpina, slightly raised thumbpiece
2¼ in. (55 mm.) wide
Special notice
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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