Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 550

A 19th century French amboyna toilet box

Estimate £100 - £120 | Hammer £120

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Description

A 19th century French amboyna toilet box, brass mounted and inlaid mother of pearl with kingwood and ebonised banding, the lid with a cartouche, the silk lined interior with a pair of cut glass tear shape scent bottles with gilt brass stoppers, the base with a printed paper label 'DULCERIA FRANCESA, H. DUVERDUN, CALLE PUENTE DEL ESPIRITU SANTO No. 2, MEXICO', 4.25in, (10.7cm) h, 12.5in (31.8cm) w, 10.5in (26.7cm) d.