Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 16th April 2019

Lot 438

λA George III silver mounted tortoiseshell and ivory toothpick box

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

λA George III silver mounted tortoiseshell and ivory toothpick box,

unmarked circa 1790,

oval navette form, the hinged cover with inlaid wriggle-work ivory decoration and with silver stringing, with an initialled oval cartouche, the hinged cover opens to reveal a mirror, length 9cm.