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Two Victorian tortoiseshell cases and a cigar box, 19th century,…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
8-Oct-2019
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Description:
Two Victorian tortoiseshell cases and a cigar box, 19th century, the first being a card case with silver and mother-of-pearl inlay with a concertina interior, the second being a cigar case with silver decoration to front with two cloth covered compartments. Circa 1880, the cigar box lid featuring a cartouche inlaid with white metal and mother-of-pearl inscribed 'Cigars' with a dove and fruit, the interior line with silvered paper, the cigar box 9 cm high,13 cm wide,15 cm deep. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Category:
Precious Objects: Boxes, Jewellery & Trinket (not wooden)