• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

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    Christie's Interiors

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    16 March 2010

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    Lot 458

    A GEORGE III OCTAGONAL IVORY TEA CADDY

    CIRCA 1790

    Price realised

    GBP 1,875

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A GEORGE III OCTAGONAL IVORY TEA CADDY
    CIRCA 1790
    The front inset with a painted miniature of classical figures, with tortoiseshell veneered plinth and horn inlaid lining
    5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high

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    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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    This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage


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