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THREE TORTOISHESHELL BOXES

Lot 180
26.01.2022 10:30UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
£ 2 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 696850
Lot 180 | THREE TORTOISHESHELL BOXES
Estimate value
£ 2 000 – 3 000
THREE TORTOISHESHELL BOXES

ONE 18TH CENTURY, THE OTHER TWO 19TH CENTURY

Comprising a Dutch silver-mounted tortoiseshell and mahogany knife-box, with a carrying handle, 18th century; an English boulle marquetry rectangular domed casket, 19th century; and a French brass, tortoiseshell and ebony boulle marquetry miniature commode with three drawers and a hidden mirrored top, late 19th century

The commode: 7 in. (18 cm.) high; 8 1⁄2 in. (22 cm.) wide; 5 1⁄2 in. (13.5 cm.) deep







Provenance

Acquired from Robert Brossy, Rolle, Switzerland (the commode).





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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.
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.





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This Lot is Withdrawn.
Medium:Mahogany, Wood
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