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A PAIR OF CORAL AND WOOD 'NAIL-HEAD' EAR CLIPS, BY RENÉ BOIVIN
Each designed as a wooden bombé half-hoop, set with circular coral cabochons, 1 1/4 ins., with French assay marks for 18k gold
Signed R. Boivin for René Boivin, with maker's marks
Each designed as a wooden bombé half-hoop, set with circular coral cabochons, 1 1/4 ins., with French assay marks for 18k gold
Signed R. Boivin for René Boivin, with maker's marks
Literature
Cf. F. Cailles, René Boivin: Jeweler, Paris, Éditions de l’Amateur, 1994, p. 389
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale Room Notice
Please note that a party with a financial interest will be bidding on Lots 93 through 108