Decorative Arts & Design

May 1419, 2022
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LOT 303

Lot 303

Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815

Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
Lot 303 Details
Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815

the rose gold inner lid inscribed 'The Gift of Her Roy'l High'ss The Dutchess of York to Chas. Dumergue
1 x 3.25 x 2.3 in — 2.5 x 8.3 x 5.9 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $8,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
  • Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
  • Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
  • Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
  • Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815
Provenance:

Estate of Charles Dumergue, London (1739-1814) thence by descent through the family.

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulations.

Portrait of Charles Dumergue

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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