A PAIR OF NAUTILUS SHELLS 'NAUTILUS POMPILEUS'

THE STANDS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY

Closed24 March 2010

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EUR 2,000

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A PAIR OF NAUTILUS SHELLS 'NAUTILUS POMPILEUS'
The stands probably 19th Century
Mounted on bone and tortoise-shell inlaid spiral twist stands
32 cm. high
Together with an Argonauta argo (paper Nautilus) mounted on an ebonized baluster stand - 22 cm. high (3)

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. Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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A PAIR OF NAUTILUS SHELLS 'NAUTILUS POMPILEUS'

THE STANDS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY

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