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An early 20th century silver mounted and tortoiseshell panelled casket, of sarcophagus form, the hinged lid inlaid with silver piqué work designed as garlands and bows supporting musical instruments and with scrolling foliate details, the sides applied with swag decoration, raised on bun feet, by William Comyns, London 1904, dimensions 14.7cm x 7.5cm. £500-£700------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: The base is rather loose and may be a replacement panel as it does not fit cleanly. The silver inlay and applied decoration is all in tact and the tortoiseshell panels are in good condition - some discolouration but no apparent splits or cracks. Overall good condition.
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An early 20th century silver mounted and tortoiseshell panelled casket, of sarcophagus form, the hinged lid inlaid with silver piqué work designed as garlands and bows supporting musical instruments and with scrolling foliate details, the sides applied with swag decoration, raised on bun feet, by William Comyns, London 1904, dimensions 14.7cm x 7.5cm. £500-£700------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: The base is rather loose and may be a replacement panel as it does not fit cleanly. The silver inlay and applied decoration is all in tact and the tortoiseshell panels are in good condition - some discolouration but no apparent splits or cracks. Overall good condition.
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