Silver - 25th July 2007

Lot 897

An 18th century gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell box and cover

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £160

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Description

An 18th century gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell box and cover, of plain circular form with engraved decoration on the base and inlaid roundels on the cover, the interior with a mirror, unmarked, 1st third of the 18th century, 2.2in (5.5cm) diameter.