A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX

Lot 169
26.01.2022 10:30UTC +00:00
Classic
Vendu
£ 5 625
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 169 | A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
Valeur estimée
£ 1 500 – 2 500
A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX

DATED 1745

Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet

15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep







Provenance

Acquired from Etiénne Levy, Paris.





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.
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.





Sale room notice

We request that this lot be collected by the buyer as soon as possible following the sale due to changing ivory regulations.
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