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an image of a collection of silver and tortoises in a boxan assortment of silver and tortoises in a casea black and white box with a tortoise shell in itfour pairs of cuff watches in a case on a tablean old book sitting on top of a wooden table next to a white wall
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1496 - A tortoiseshell and silver set, circa 1900, comprising a rec…
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Estimate CHF 700 - CHF 900
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Description
A tortoiseshell and silver set, circa 1900, comprising a rectangular casket, a rectangular box, two circular boxes and six oval menu holders on pedestals, decorated with applied and inlaid silver garlands, ribbons, rosettes and radiating motifs in the Louis XVI style; the menu holders in their original case signed Stewart Dawson & Company Limited, Regent Street, W. Signs of wear, tarnish and minor damage to the tortoiseshell CITES – September 2026 + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult 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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