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CIRCA 1800
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A CONTINENTAL VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1800
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels of vari-colour gold with bands of horizontal chasing, within raised foliate and garland borders, the cover centred with an oval cartouche applied with vari-colour gold trophies
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
4 oz. (114 gr.)
CIRCA 1800
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels of vari-colour gold with bands of horizontal chasing, within raised foliate and garland borders, the cover centred with an oval cartouche applied with vari-colour gold trophies
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
4 oz. (114 gr.)
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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