Silver & Objects of Vertu - 21st January 2020

Lot 467

λAn early 19th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell toothpick box

Estimate £250 - £300

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Description

λAn early 19th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell toothpick box,

circa 1800-1820,

rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover with a rippled effect, and with a vacant silver cartouche, length 7.7cm, plus another 19th century tortoiseshell toothpick box, the hinged cover inlaid with mother-of-pearl foliate decoration, length 7.8cm. (2)