A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED JEWELLED PURPURINE AND NEPHRITE ASHTRAY IN THE FORM OF A TWO-HANDLED TEA-TRAY
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A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED JEWELLED PURPURINE AND NEPHRITE ASHTRAY IN THE FORM OF A TWO-HANDLED TEA-TRAY

APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED JEWELLED PURPURINE AND NEPHRITE ASHTRAY IN THE FORM OF A TWO-HANDLED TEA-TRAY
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular purpurine body on four baluster-shaped gold feet, the rim mount decorated with diamond-set flowers at corners, with two reeded nephrite handles, each terminating at either end with pearls, base with lattice-work mounts
5 in. (12.7 cm.) 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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