Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2017

Lot 488

λA collection of twelve 19th century visiting card cases

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £600

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Description

λA collection of twelve 19th century visiting card cases,

comprising: five tortoiseshell examples, some with mother-of-pearl inlay, ivory stringing, and silver-mounts, plus a silver mounted ivory case and five mother-of-pearl card cases. (12)

Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Igor Vinogradoff, and then by descent to the present owner.