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18TH CENTURY
细节
A GROUP OF THREE SNUFF BOXES AND AN ETUI
18TH CENTURY
Comprising a gilt-metal-mounted Chinese export porcelain snuffbox; gilt-metal-mounted polychrome enamel snuffbox inscribed 'Count Vassalli/ to Thomas Dignum Esq'; a gilt-metal snuffbox mounted with tortoiseshell and a gilt-metal etui fitted with an ivory aide-memoire and other tools
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
4 in. (10 cm.) wide and smaller
18TH CENTURY
Comprising a gilt-metal-mounted Chinese export porcelain snuffbox; gilt-metal-mounted polychrome enamel snuffbox inscribed 'Count Vassalli/ to Thomas Dignum Esq'; a gilt-metal snuffbox mounted with tortoiseshell and a gilt-metal etui fitted with an ivory aide-memoire and other tools
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
4 in. (10 cm.) wide and smaller
注意事项
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.