An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II | The Online Sale

A gold-mounted tortoiseshell and micromosaic snuffbox, possibly Louis-François Blacet, Paris, 1809-1816

Alternate WarehouseRestricted Species

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

rectangular, the lid applied with a contemporary Roman oval micromosaic plaque of Ponte Locano, within a gold egg and-dart frame, on a tortoiseshell ground, small gold thumbpiece and gold mounts, rubbed maker’s mark, Paris 3eme titre et grosse garantie 1809-1819,

9 cm.,3 ½ in wide

Please note that this lot includes endangered species, which will require a CITES permit for export. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information.

Please note that this lot contains restricted materials. Replica Shoes 's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the U.S.A. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reserves the right to block any export or import to the United States. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots, or a seizure by a government agency, cannot justify any delay in payment or the cancellation of the sale.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

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