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two miniature portraits of women in a box on a white surfaceportrait of a woman in a black dress and hat with a white scarfportrait of a woman in a pink dress with a gold framean old picture of a gold plate with writing on ita bowl of food that is sitting on a white surface
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

1481 - 2 round boxes with miniature checkerboards, early 19th centu…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
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Description
2 round boxes with miniature checkerboards, early 19th century, one in an old rose colour scheme and the other in ivory veneer with tortoiseshell edges, diam. 6.5 and 8 cm (damage) Material loss on the pink-coloured box large round box: Losses and cracks in the tortoiseshell. We were unable to open this box. Please note: these items contain ivory and tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your customs authorities and your carrier regarding the applicable regulations before bidding. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that Piguet does not offer any shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. CITES – September 2026 + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please refer to the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your customs authorities and your carrier regarding the applicable regulations before bidding. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that Piguet does not offer any shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Additional Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your local customs authorities and your shipping carrier regarding applicable regulations before placing a bid. Please also note that Piguet does not provide shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is responsible for arranging transport and obtaining any required permits.
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About the sale Collectables & Curiosities – Light fittings – Works of art – Clocks – Mirrors – Furniture – Rugs
Auction location
Auction time 09/22/2026 at 10:00 AM
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