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An early 20th century silver and tortoiseshell piqué jewellery case, the piquéwork lid set within a decorative silver border, and inlaid with silver festoon decoration, opening to reveal a velvet lined interior,mounted on a tripod of fleur-de-lys silver feet, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1910, approximate dimensions: diameter 9cm, height 2.6cm. £120-£140---Please note that tortoiseshell is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export restrictions.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: General surface wear commensurate with age, there are some small scratches to the tortoiseshell lid, the interior velvet lining is rather stained and slightly frayed, the leather lining on the underside of the case is heavily worn.
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An early 20th century silver and tortoiseshell piqué jewellery case, the piquéwork lid set within a decorative silver border, and inlaid with silver festoon decoration, opening to reveal a velvet lined interior,mounted on a tripod of fleur-de-lys silver feet, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1910, approximate dimensions: diameter 9cm, height 2.6cm. £120-£140---Please note that tortoiseshell is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export restrictions.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: General surface wear commensurate with age, there are some small scratches to the tortoiseshell lid, the interior velvet lining is rather stained and slightly frayed, the leather lining on the underside of the case is heavily worn.
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