ID 479371
Lot 95 | A CHARLES X 'PALAIS-ROYAL' MOTHER-OF-PEARL, ORMOLU AND PASTE...
Estimate value
$ 3 000 – 5 000
CIRCA 1825
With rectangular hinged lid with pierced scalloped rim mounted with faceted green stones enclosing an interior fitted with various manicure utensils, the panelled base on foliate-cast feet, the central medallion inscribed 'souvenir'
3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high, 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) wide, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) deep
Special Notice
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percentage) endangered and other protected
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other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin,
rhinoceros horn, whalebone certain species of
coral, and Brazilian rosewood. You should check
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| Medium: | Gilding, Gold |
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| Category: | Toiletry bag |
| Auction house category: | Boxes and Cases |
| Medium: | Gilding, Gold |
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| Category: | Toiletry bag |
| Auction house category: | Boxes and Cases |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Phone | +44 (0)20 7839 9060 | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |






