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PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1810, LATER STRUCK WITH A DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD
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AN ITALIAN GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL PIQUÉ SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1810, LATER STRUCK WITH A DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover and base set with a tortoiseshell panel decorated with gold foliate piqué work highlighted with abalone shell, chased foliate sides
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1810, LATER STRUCK WITH A DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover and base set with a tortoiseshell panel decorated with gold foliate piqué work highlighted with abalone shell, chased foliate sides
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
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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