A carved ivory and yellow metal mounted bois durci 'boîte à portrait' snuff box depicting a gentleman in profile together with an enamel and yellow metal mounted tortoiseshell 'boîte à portrait' snuff box probably depicting Erasmus of Rotterdam Late 18th and 19th century The first with the sitter looking to sinister with curling hair, tied cravat and high collared coat, mounted wearing within a glazed oval central panel, the second depicting the historical sitter clad in a black coat and hat within a library interior, set within a foliate scrolling frame, The first box, 2cm high by 6.5cm diameter overall (the ivory carving , 2.3cm x 1.5cm ), the second, 2.5cm high x 6cm wide by 8cm wide (the enamel, 6.5cm x 5.4cm) (2) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £500-£700
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Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom




















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