A Victorian burrwood snuffbox
second half of the 19th century, the top inset with an Indian oval portrait miniature on ivory, the interior with an inscription, 9cm long Provenance: By family repute, by descent from William Wynyard, a soldier and judge who served in the Bengal Civil Service, and sat at the High Court of Allahabad, c.1860. IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: F9RMYSZQCondition Report The oval portrait slightly loose in its setting, the hinged lid works smoothly, the oval inscription to the interior slightly scratched. Some small chips to around the wooden hinges. 7.5cm deep 1.5cm high (closed) Request A Condition Report
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second half of the 19th century, the top inset with an Indian oval portrait miniature on ivory, the interior with an inscription, 9cm long Provenance: By family repute, by descent from William Wynyard, a soldier and judge who served in the Bengal Civil Service, and sat at the High Court of Allahabad, c.1860. IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: F9RMYSZQCondition Report The oval portrait slightly loose in its setting, the hinged lid works smoothly, the oval inscription to the interior slightly scratched. Some small chips to around the wooden hinges. 7.5cm deep 1.5cm high (closed) Request A Condition Report
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