ELEVEN ENAMEL ANIMAL-FORM SNUFF BOXES
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ELEVEN ENAMEL ANIMAL-FORM SNUFF BOXES

THE LARGE SPANIEL AND THE PUG, PROBABLY LATE 18TH CENTURY, STAFFORDSHIRE, THE REMAINDER 19TH CENTURY

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ELEVEN ENAMEL ANIMAL-FORM SNUFF BOXES
THE LARGE SPANIEL AND THE PUG, PROBABLY LATE 18TH CENTURY, STAFFORDSHIRE, THE REMAINDER 19TH CENTURY
Comprising four formed as spaniels, one as hare, one as a cat, one as a cow, two as stags, one as a pug and one as a sheep, some restoration
The largest spaniel: 4 in. (10 cm.) long
Provenance
One dog: Charles Woollett and Son., London, where acquired, 1 December 1963.
The rabbit: Gordon Lawrence, London, where acquired 18 September 1963.
According to paper labels, five with D. M. and P. Manheim, New York, where probably acquired.
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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