MID-19TH CENTURY

Details

A ROYAL-CRESTED ITALIAN GOLD PIQUÉ INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOX
Mid-19th century
Of cylindrical form, the detachable lid inlaid to the centre with the cypher 'U' below a crown for Umberto I, King of Italy, (1844-1900), and scrolled and stylised foliate border
2¼ in. (5.5 cm.) diameter

Provenance

Umberto I, King of Italy, (1844-1900).

Special notice

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