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A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century,

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A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century,

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A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century, the tortoiseshell and bois durci circular box with ivorine veneer scale, the top and base with moulded relief scenes of the Louvre and Pont de la Concorde, in original silk lined red leather case, the box 3in (7.5cm) diameter Footnotes: Exhibited: Scientific Instrument Society 25th anniversary exhibition, Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 2008. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. 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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A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century,

Name: A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century,
SKU: 160208356
Price: 900 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £400 - £600

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