A SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASKET, LATE 18TH CENTURY, MEXICO
A SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASKET
LATE 18TH CENTURY, MEXICO
Intricately mounted overall, the lockplate in the form of a double-headed eagle
7 in. (18 cm.) high; 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
The VAT treatment will depend on whether you have registered to bid with an EU or non-EU address: If you register to bid with an address within the EU you will be invoiced under the VAT Margin Scheme. If you register to bid with an address outside of the EU you will be invoiced under standard VAT rules.
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A SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CASKET
LATE 18TH CENTURY, MEXICO
Intricately mounted overall, the lockplate in the form of a double-headed eagle
7 in. (18 cm.) high; 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
The VAT treatment will depend on whether you have registered to bid with an EU or non-EU address: If you register to bid with an address within the EU you will be invoiced under the VAT Margin Scheme. If you register to bid with an address outside of the EU you will be invoiced under standard VAT rules.