A SOUTH ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, SILVER AND GOLD-INLAID RECTANGULAR PIQUE BOX

Lot 182
26.01.2022 10:30UTC +00:00
Classic
Prix de départ
£ 8 000
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Lot 182 | A SOUTH ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, SILVER AND GOLD-INLAID RECTANGULAR PIQUE BOX
Valeur estimée
£ 8 000 – 12 000
A SOUTH ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, SILVER AND GOLD-INLAID RECTANGULAR PIQUE BOX

NAPLES, MID-18TH CENTURY

The rectangular top centred by a cartouche depicting the Forge of Vulcan, the angles with allegorical figures, the sides with C-scrolls and mythological figures

2 1⁄2 in. (6.5 cm.) high; 9 1⁄4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide; 6 3⁄4 in. (17 cm.) deep







Provenance

Acquired from Robert Brossy, Rolle, Switzerland.





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.
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