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    • A SILVER NECESSAIRE DE VOYAGE
    Lot 166

    A SILVER NECESSAIRE DE VOYAGE

    MARK OF OTTO MAKSELIUS, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890

    Price realised

    USD 7,500

    Estimate

    USD 12,000 - USD 18,000

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    A SILVER NECESSAIRE DE VOYAGE
    Mark of Otto Makselius, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
    Comprising twelve various glass bottles with silver covers and a pair of silver candlesticks, engraved with the crowned monogram 'AR', and eleven various ivory and metal toilet articles, contained in a leather case, with a mirror under the cover, fully marked
    The case 12½ in. (31.7 cm.) long
    10.8 oz. (337 gr.) weighable silver

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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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