A TOROISESHELL SNUFF BOX WITH HARDSTONE PANEL AND GOLD RIM
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A TOROISESHELL SNUFF BOX WITH HARDSTONE PANEL AND GOLD RIM

CIRCA 1800

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A TOROISESHELL SNUFF BOX WITH HARDSTONE PANEL AND GOLD RIM
CIRCA 1800
The hardstone panel inset with guitar and sheet music; also a silver-mounted tortoiseshell magnifying glass with silver mounts, probably 18th century, oval, the sliding glass with reeded rim; and an oval silver snuff box with tortoiseshell base and cover, unmarked, 2nd half of 18th century
First box 3¼ in. diameter (9.3 cm.) (3)
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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