LOUIS XIV PERIOD CASE In ebony, tortoiseshell marquetry and brass inlay, decorated on all sides with arabesques in the Berain style, the lid in doucine, the claw feet from the later period. H. 12 cm (4 ¾ in.) l. 33 cm (13 in.) P. 26 cm (10 ¼ in.) A Louis XIV ebony, tortoiseshell and brass marquetry casket *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.