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PROPERTY FROM A EUROPEAN NOBLE COLLECTION (LOTS 37-54)
A GEORGE II-STYLE JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE

CIRCA 1860; WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS

    Price Realised GBP 6,300
    Estimate
    GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000
    Closed: 18 Apr 2023
    A GEORGE II-STYLE JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE

    CIRCA 1860; WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS

    Price Realised GBP 6,300
    Closed: 18 Apr 2023
    Price Realised GBP 6,300
    Closed: 18 Apr 2023
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    Tapering rectangular upright casket in moss agate panels mounted on four sides and cover in a gold cagework chased with classical figures putti reclining amongst flowers and foliage, the body applied with the gem-set thumbpiece and push button, the hinged cover opening to reveal four Venetian glass scent-bottles with swirling white fluting, the gold neck mounts enameled in white with 'AMITIE', 'VIELLANT' (sic), 'AMOUR' and 'SOUVENIR', the stopper with link chain formed of a porcelain bird
    23⁄4 in. (70 mm.) high
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    This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
    Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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