Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24th January 2018

Lot 498

λA George III gold-mounted ivory toothpick box

Estimate £350 - £400 | Hammer £450

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Description

λA George III gold-mounted ivory toothpick box,

unmarked circa 1790-1800,

rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover applied with an oval panel of a lady holding an urn and titled 'A.M.C.B', Early but not Untimely', within a blue enamelled border titled 'For Ever happy', velvet lined interior, the hinged cover with a mirror, length 9.5cm.