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A Regency tortoiseshell veneered and ivory strung sewing box, early 19th century
Of sarcophagus form, the cover with rectilinear panels around a central panel and cavetto edging, with drawer to the front and lions' mask and ring handles to the ends, the fitted interior with twin subsidiary tortoiseshell covers, and various ivory and mother-of-pearl implements, damages and losses -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide
See front cover illustration
Of sarcophagus form, the cover with rectilinear panels around a central panel and cavetto edging, with drawer to the front and lions' mask and ring handles to the ends, the fitted interior with twin subsidiary tortoiseshell covers, and various ivory and mother-of-pearl implements, damages and losses -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide
See front cover illustration
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