A DIAMOND-SET AND ENAMELLED GOLD CIGARETTE CASE, INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

A DIAMOND-SET AND ENAMELLED GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, hinged, the front with diamond set floral motifs surrounded by polychrome enamelled floral decoration, the reverse with an enamelled illustration of a lady on a swing with two attendants on green ground, the inside plain gold
2 5/8 x 3 5/8in. (6.5 x 9cm.)

Special Notice

These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY