An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II | The Online Sale

An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II | The Online Sale

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A gold and tortoiseshell piqué snuff box with silver-gilt mounts, Naples, circa 1750

Alternate WarehouseRestricted Species

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

rectangular with waisted sides, all sides decorated with gold piqué posé crescent moon and scrollwork borders filled with piqué point, the centre of lid and base with piqué point scalework and trellis pattern or sunrays, chased scrolling silver-gilt thumbpiece above slender scalloped mounts, apparently unmarked,


8.6 cm., 3 ⅜ 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.

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