ID 828630
Lot 131 | AN INLAID JEWELLER'S CHEST
Estimate value
£ 7 000 – 10 000
OTTOMAN TURKEY, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with wooden sides and iron fittings and handles, the front opening outwards and the top up to reveal a lattice of ivory inlaid drawers with geometric design, the central also with mother-of-pearl rosettes, each with at least one small handle, some with secret compartments, the inside of the front panel decorated with an ivory inlaid star motif
15 3/4 x 14 3/8 x 6 1/4in. (40 x 36.5 x 16cm.)
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.
We will invoice under standard VAT rules and VAT will be charged at 20% on both the hammer price and buyer’s premium and shown separately on our invoice.
Post lot text
This lot contains elephant ivory material and is offered with the benefit of being registered as ‘exempt’ in the UK in accordance with the UK Ivory Act. Please note that it is your responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable regulations relating to the export or import of any lot you purchase.
Medium: | Ivory, Mother-of-pearl, Precious stones, Wood, Pearls |
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Place of origin: | Asia, Ottoman Empire, Turkey |
Category: | Chests |
Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
Medium: | Ivory, Mother-of-pearl, Precious stones, Wood, Pearls |
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Place of origin: | Asia, Ottoman Empire, Turkey |
Category: | Chests |
Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
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 | |
Buyer Premium | see on Website | |
Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |
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