Thursday 10 July 2025
A Louis XV gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, possibly with discharge marks for Jean-Jacques...
View MoreA Louis XV gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, possibly with discharge marks for Jean-Jacques...
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Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500
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Lot 3
Description
A Louis XV gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, possibly with discharge marks for Jean-Jacques Prevost, 1762-68, of oval form, the hinged lid centred with a foliate vignette with an oil on paper still life of fruit flowers and a pitcher, with four-colour foliate inlay within gold borders, 3.7cm high, 7.3cm wide, 5.4cm deep
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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