Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015

Lot 442

An early 19th century gold mounted bog oak toothpick case

Estimate £180 - £220 | Hammer £350

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Description

An early 19th century gold mounted bog oak toothpick case,

unmarked, probably Irish circa 1827,

rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover mounted with three paste cabochons to form a shamrock, the side engraved 'July 30 1827', length 7.2cm.