Details
An early Victorian tortoiseshell veneered casket, circa 1850
Of rectangular form, the pagoda-shaped top inlaid with a floral panel of mother-of-pearl ornament, with foil lined two division interior, on bona ball feet
8in. (21.5cm) wide
Of rectangular form, the pagoda-shaped top inlaid with a floral panel of mother-of-pearl ornament, with foil lined two division interior, on bona ball feet
8in. (21.5cm) wide
Sale room notice
It should be noted for the purpose of export that the piece contains ivory as well as tortoiseshell. CITES certificates are required for both.