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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
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A LOUIS XV GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
oval box of blonde tortoiseshell, the cover, sides and base overlaid with vari-colour gold stripes within chased foliate borders, pierced scrolling foliate thumbpiece
2¾ in. (70 mm.) wide
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
oval box of blonde tortoiseshell, the cover, sides and base overlaid with vari-colour gold stripes within chased foliate borders, pierced scrolling foliate thumbpiece
2¾ in. (70 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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