细节
A REGENCY GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
LONDON, CIRCA 1830
oval gold-lined tortoiseshell box, the cover set with an oval gilt-brass plaque depicting the interior of an inn, applied chased foliate thumbpiece, the interior cover later engraved with 'Mary' with Royal princess’ crown above, a crest within the motto of the Order of the Bath and E P cypher and beneath with the initials E H P and the date 13 May 1849, the flange with further inscription
3 7/8 in. (98 mm.) wide
The inscription on the flange reads ‘Presented by H.R.H. the Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, to General the Honble Sir Edward Paget, G.C.B. as a memento of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester.’
来源
Presented by Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester (1776-1857), fourth daughter of King George III and wife of Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834) to General Sir Edward Paget (1775-1849), fourth son of Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (1744-1812).
注意事项
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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