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    Christie's Interiors

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    16 - 17 December 2009

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    Lot 1062

    AN ANGLO-INDIAN PORCUPINE QUILL WRITING BOX,

    19TH CENTURY,

    Price realised

    USD 125

    Estimate

    USD 600 - USD 800

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    AN ANGLO-INDIAN PORCUPINE QUILL WRITING BOX,
    19TH CENTURY,
    together with a tole peinte book-form biscuit tin labeled 'Huntley & Palmers Biscuits Reading & London'
    The lap desk 6in. (15cm.) high, 16in. (41cm.) wide, 9in. (23cm.) deep (2)

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    Special Notice

    This lot is offered without reserve.
    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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