Lot 284

A LARGE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL PAPERKNIFE WITH IVORY HANDLE

MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895

Closed30 June 2015

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A LARGE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL PAPERKNIFE WITH IVORY HANDLE
MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895
With tortoiseshell scimitar blade, the ivory handle etched with twin crests, in original green leather fitted box lined in dark green velvet and olive green silk, retailed by Howell & James Ltd. of Regent Street
23 in. (58.5 cm.) long

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. 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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A LARGE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL PAPERKNIFE WITH IVORY HANDLE

MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895

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MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895

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