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VIENNA, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED, PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED MAHOGANY AND IVORY WORK-TABLE
VIENNA, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The circular hinged top set to inside and out with a mirror plate and enclosing an intricately fitted interior with compartments, secret wells and a variety of cut-glass, ivory, bone and mother-of-pearl sewing tools, the central pop-up compartment with mirrored architectural façade and side drawers, the base decorated with foliate swags, on downswept supports joined by a pierced basket and terminating in ball feet
31 in. (79 cm.) high; 17¼ in. (43.5 cm.) diameter
VIENNA, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The circular hinged top set to inside and out with a mirror plate and enclosing an intricately fitted interior with compartments, secret wells and a variety of cut-glass, ivory, bone and mother-of-pearl sewing tools, the central pop-up compartment with mirrored architectural façade and side drawers, the base decorated with foliate swags, on downswept supports joined by a pierced basket and terminating in ball feet
31 in. (79 cm.) high; 17¼ in. (43.5 cm.) diameter
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.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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