Lot no. 2014
Set of 4 snuff bottles, 2 in multi-layered glass, 1 in tortoise shell and 1 in malachite, China, 19th-20th c.: 1 in glass with green decoration of fish and dragonflies, 1 in glass with blue decoration of deities, each on a lotus, 1 in tortoise shell, decorated with dragons chasing the flaming pearl in the clouds, 1 in malachite decorated with the character shou (longevity), frieze of leaves and lingzhi, various sizes. Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the transport of lots containing elephant ivory, tortoise shell, coral or exotic skins outside Switzerland. A buyer may not defer payment of the price of these lots, nor request cancellation of their sale, on the pretext that it would be impossible to export and/or import them from Switzerland. General surface wear Some surface scratches All bottles: spoon and cap Few small chips Cracks, particularly on the malachite bottle A few scratches Traces of glue on the top of the neck of the tortoiseshell bottle and on the stopper A few nicks This lot contains tortoiseshell. The trade in tortoiseshell is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action in relation to the purchase or handling of a tortoiseshell item. Piguet will not apply on behalf of purchasers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment shall not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. A set of 4 suff bottles, including 2 overlay glass, 1 tortoiseshell and 1 malachite, China, 19th-20th century, various sizes Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale. ????????????????: ??????????????? Overall wear to the surfaces Some surface scratches All bottles: spoon and stopper A few small chips Splits, notably to the malachite bottle Some scratches Traces of glue to the top of the neck of the tortoiseshell bottle and to the stopper Some nicks This lot contains tortoiseshell. Commercial trade in tortoiseshell is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an tortoiseshell item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.
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Old paintings
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09/24/2025
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