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PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD PIQUÉ-WORK NECESSAIRE
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
slightly tapering rectangular dark tortoiseshell case with fluted sides and slightly arched top and flat base, overlaid with applied gold scrolling foliate and scale piqué-work, reeded gold mounts with gold button pushpiece, the interior fitted with a gold folding-knife, scissors, burin, ear-spoon, nail-file, cork-screw and two ivory leaves with gold rivet
4¼ in. (115 mm.) high
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
slightly tapering rectangular dark tortoiseshell case with fluted sides and slightly arched top and flat base, overlaid with applied gold scrolling foliate and scale piqué-work, reeded gold mounts with gold button pushpiece, the interior fitted with a gold folding-knife, scissors, burin, ear-spoon, nail-file, cork-screw and two ivory leaves with gold rivet
4¼ in. (115 mm.) high
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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