Furniture & Works of Art - 11th November 2008

Lot 313

A late 18th century tortoiseshell and pique lady's writing case

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £400

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Description

A late 18th century tortoiseshell and pique lady's writing case, with a hinged cover revealing an inset mirror, a propelling pencil with two nibs and a cut glass ink bottle, 1.75in (4.3cm) h, and a small tortoiseshell purse. (2)