13th Jul, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Summer Fine Sale
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A Chinese Tortoiseshell Snuff Box and Cover, mid 19th century, of rectangular form, carved in high relief with figures amongst trees and buildings within foliate borders
7.5cm wide, with label inscribed In the collection of the Russian Imperial Family, presented by Grand Duchess Catherine 1867 to George Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz
Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300
Overall good condition. Two very minor cracks to the base near the hinge.
Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 13th Jul, 2024
The Summer Fine Sale offers nearly 450 lots of ceramics, Asian art, clocks, rugs, works of art and furniture, including a collection of 19th century Terracotta Campagna Urns from Raby Castle, County Durham, a Lock of Florence Nightingale's Hair, and a French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, probably made in South West France in the late 14th century. A Private Collection of English Pottery will be offered in twenty-three lots, including numerous Prattware and Creamware figures, and the sale will also include pieces of fine 19th century furniture and good early oak and walnut furniture.
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Sunday 7th July - Friday 12th July 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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