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PROBABLY VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1770
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1770
Rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base depicting nielloed pastoral scenes on chased starburst and gilt stippled grounds, all within rocaille borders, interior gilt, apparently unmarked
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) wide
5.9 oz. (182.7 gr.) gross
PROBABLY VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1770
Rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base depicting nielloed pastoral scenes on chased starburst and gilt stippled grounds, all within rocaille borders, interior gilt, apparently unmarked
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) wide
5.9 oz. (182.7 gr.) gross
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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