TWO GOLD GEORGIAN PORTRAIT MINIATURE CLASPS, hand painted on...

Hammer

£480

TWO GOLD GEORGIAN PORTRAIT MINIATURE CLASPS, hand painted on ivory, one of a gentleman in a blue waistcoat and the other of a lady in classical blue and white dress, each measuring approximately length 40.0mm x width 34.0mm, both in a plain gold mount, with fittings to be fitted to bracelet or necklace, unmarked, approximate gross weight 35.95 grams, Important note: this lot contains elephant material. please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions.Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. The item has been registered as exempt from the UK ivory Act 2018, on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area smaller than 320 square centimetres. Male portrait submission reference GKD6YTKP, the female portrait submission reference Z2UEYRCQ (Condition report: overall condition good, the push in tongue to the portrait miniature of the lady is missing, each miniature does have some light surface scratches to the lens, a small chip to the edge of the lens on the gentleman, both have some discolouration to the reverse)