Furniture, Works of Art, Arms and Armour - 25th March 2015

Lot 227

A 19th century French electrotype stationery casket by L. Oudrey

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180

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Description

A 19th century French electrotype stationery casket by L. Oudrey, decorated with scrolling foliage, shells, birds and pine cones, the domed lid to a divided leather and silk lined interior stamped by the retailer 'ASPREY & SON, 166. BOND STREET, LONDON', the left side signed 'L. OUDREY. Pre Editeur', 16.5cm high, 21.8cm wide, 11cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.