A 17th century tortoiseshell, ivory and silver mounted oval box, the cover carved with a half-length portrait of a divine wearing preacher's bands, facing to dexter, the lid interior with an erotic scene of lovers -- 3¾in. wide.

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A 17th century tortoiseshell, ivory and silver mounted oval box, the cover carved with a half-length portrait of a divine wearing preacher's bands, facing to dexter, the lid interior with an erotic scene of lovers -- 3¾in. wide.

Lot Essay

It has been suggested that the sitter is probably Dean Swift.

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