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Lot 453

Lot 453

A late 19th century pique tortoiseshell brooch. The foliate motif, within a geometric border....

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Lot 453

Lot Description

A late 19th century pique tortoiseshell brooch. The foliate motif, within a geometric border. Diameter 3.8cms.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition good to fair.

<li>Pique work in good condition, with areas of discolouration.

<li>Moderate surface scratches on the tortoiseshell in keeping with age and wear.


<li>Weight 7.4gms.


<li>The sale of ivory, tortoiseshell and other materials derived from endangered species is limited by CITES regulations to 'worked' pieces dating prior to 1947, and the export of such pieces outside the EU would require an export licence to be obtained from DEFRA.


<li>Accordingly, customers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on any item with wildlife material if they intend to import the item into. For example, the U.S. generally prohibits the importation of articles containing species that it has designated as endangered or threatened if those articles are less than 100 years old. Please note that it is the client's responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations applying to the export or import of items containing endangered and other protected wildlife material.



<li>Please see important notices for purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>

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