Sale 6674
London
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11 April 2002
Price realised
GBP 15,275
Estimate
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE DOUBLE-OPENING SNUFF-BOX circa 1750 Tapering striated agate box of octagonal section with embossed pierced foliate bands at the angles, hinged cover and convex base 2½ in. (63 mm.) high
Provenance
With D. S. Lavender, London, 1995, acquired by Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-205).
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