LOTE 173:
Amber and silver pipe, 19th century
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Vendido por: €600
Preço inicial:
€
300
Comissão da leiloeira: 22%
IVA: 21%
Sobre a comissão apenas
Utilizadores de países estrangeiros podem estar isentos de pagamento de impostos, de acordo com as respectivas leis de imposto
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Amber and silver pipe, 19th century
With original box. Silver markings.
Size: 9.5 cm
Provenance:
Asian private collection assembled in the 90's up to the present.
Catalogue Notes:
Pipes collection of European origin comprehended mostly for amber, silver, gold and metal. Amber is a gem in a fossilized state with a remarkable coloration and character. During the 19th century it was widely used for the manufacture of pipes. This material cannot be handled in an industrial way like acrylic materials, therefore, the manufacture is handmade. This conditions is an incentive for collectors.