Furniture & Works of Art - 21st September 2010

Lot 517

A pair of early Victorian papier-mache and mother of pearl marquetry octagonal caddies

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £3300

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Description

A pair of early Victorian papier-mache and mother of pearl marquetry octagonal caddies, with floral designs to each facet and a push button release, the slightly domed hinged cover with floral sprays and a central metal boss inscribed script initials 'RJT', revealing a lidded compartment with lozenge inlay and a turned ivory handle and ivory inside edges, 3.75in (9.5cm) h, 4in (10cm) w. (2)