Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 31st October 2023

Lot 1721

An early-19th century gold-mounted lava stone and micromosaic toothpick box,

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1764

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Description

An early-19th century gold-mounted lava stone and micromosaic toothpick box,
probably Italian, unmarked, circa 1830,
rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged cover set with an oval micro mosaic panel of a temple, within a plain gold border, length 6.8cm.

Provenance: A Private Collection.