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Live Auction

Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 837

Shagreen <em>Etui</em>

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
english, 1st half 19th century, fine-quality shagreen decorated with “gold” nails, push piece, contains crystal perfume bottle with 14 kt. gold (test) screw cap, partial hallmark, crystal mouche box, 2-1/4 in. general wear to shagreen and lining, lid with wear and damage, mouche box possibly created from broken perfume bottle. Notes: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.. Provenance: Creech Collection, North Carolina

Condition

general wear to shagreen and lining, lid with wear and damage, mouche box possibly created from broken perfume bottle