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LOT 1887
Renaissance Gold Tooled Leather Book Box
FRANCE, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (395 grams, 21 x 15.5 x 5.5 cm).
Wooden-framed carry-case and lid with leather covering and gilt tooling to four faces; sprung catch and plate, countersunk hinges; underside and interior not covered. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Boccador Gallery, Paris, France.
Property of a North American gallery.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue information page.
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