Thursday 30 January 2025
A silver cigarette case, Iran, 20th century, The flat hinged lid with profuse scrolling floral...
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Description
A silver cigarette case,
Iran, 20th century,
The flat hinged lid with profuse scrolling floral decoration, the reverse with an exuberant spray inhabited by parrots and peacocks, the gilt interior engraved "HAPPY BYRTHDAY DEAREST LEAH", compression elasticated band present
8 x 12cm.
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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