Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 - 24th January 2012

Lot 14

A Victorian novelty silver mounted tortoise table vesta case

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £550

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver mounted tortoise table vesta case, by H. Thornhill, London 1887, modelled as a standing tortoise, with a silver head and body, hinged tortoiseshell cover, length 8.3cm.