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Lot 169
A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
DATED 1745
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GBP 5,625
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A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
Acquired from Etiénne Levy, Paris.
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.
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.
We request that this lot be collected by the buyer as soon as possible following the sale due to changing ivory regulations.