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MAKER’S MARK M C WITH CROWN ABOVE, HANAU, CIRCA 1790, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 794
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A GERMAN GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER’S MARK M C WITH CROWN ABOVE, HANAU, CIRCA 1790, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 794
oval box, the cover, sides and base with vertical flutes and ovals of polished gold with peak-pattern chasing between, each centred with an oval sablé cartouche chased with flowers, birds and trophies hung with drapery and garlands, trailing foliate outer borders
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (76 gr.)
MAKER’S MARK M C WITH CROWN ABOVE, HANAU, CIRCA 1790, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 794
oval box, the cover, sides and base with vertical flutes and ovals of polished gold with peak-pattern chasing between, each centred with an oval sablé cartouche chased with flowers, birds and trophies hung with drapery and garlands, trailing foliate outer borders
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (76 gr.)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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Please note this lot will be offered without a reserve.
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