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PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1720/1730
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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX INLAID WITH SILVER PIQUE
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1720/1730
cartouche-shaped tortoiseshell box with tapering bombé sides and mid-rib, the hinged cover inlaid with silver piqué in the form of a scallop shell, with foliage, symbols of love, birds and putti centred by the figure of Eve, within a leaf border, silver piqué motif to base, chased silver hinge
3½ in. (83 mm.) wide
PROBABLY NAPLES, CIRCA 1720/1730
cartouche-shaped tortoiseshell box with tapering bombé sides and mid-rib, the hinged cover inlaid with silver piqué in the form of a scallop shell, with foliage, symbols of love, birds and putti centred by the figure of Eve, within a leaf border, silver piqué motif to base, chased silver hinge
3½ in. (83 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.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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