Minerve silver teapot 1st titere, by Odiot, Paris, engraved with the monogram of Maria, Marquise Spinola of Genoa, the grip and handle in ivory, gross 550g This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade 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 an ivory object. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers 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. general-purpose micro-scratches signs of use inside the teapot