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ROME, CIRCA 1780
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIÈRE
ROME, CIRCA 1780
circular gold-lined box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of dark tortoiseshell within slightly raised bead and sablé borders, with verre églomisé paintings depicting a floral display on the cover and a butterfly on the base
3 in. (75 mm.) diam.
ROME, CIRCA 1780
circular gold-lined box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of dark tortoiseshell within slightly raised bead and sablé borders, with verre églomisé paintings depicting a floral display on the cover and a butterfly on the base
3 in. (75 mm.) diam.
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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