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CIRCA 1765
Details
A LOUIS XV GILT-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE**
CIRCA 1765
Circular, the cover inlaid with gilt trelliswork enclosing mother-of-pearl rosettes and a central medallion of birds, the gilt-metal sides engraved with foliage and diaperwork, apparently unmarked
2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1765
Circular, the cover inlaid with gilt trelliswork enclosing mother-of-pearl rosettes and a central medallion of birds, the gilt-metal sides engraved with foliage and diaperwork, apparently unmarked
2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 26 October 1982, lot 444
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.