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LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Details
A GROUP OF IVORY DESK OBJECTS
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Including: A Victorian silver-mounted paper-knife, Birmingham, 1892; a further example with silver handle, Chester, 1900; a further plain example; a hand-seal with plated matrix engraved with the cypher JI; a ten-inch ruler; and two magnifying glasses, one with brass surround
The first: 12.1/8 in. (30.7 cm.) long
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Including: A Victorian silver-mounted paper-knife, Birmingham, 1892; a further example with silver handle, Chester, 1900; a further plain example; a hand-seal with plated matrix engraved with the cypher JI; a ten-inch ruler; and two magnifying glasses, one with brass surround
The first: 12.1/8 in. (30.7 cm.) long
Provenance
The first: Purchased by Michael Inchbald from Sue & Allan Thompson, 15 Flood Street, London, January 1988.
The hand-seal: Purchased by Michael Inchbald from Adolfo Llanos of Antiquarius, October 1985.
The hand-seal: Purchased by Michael Inchbald from Adolfo Llanos of Antiquarius, October 1985.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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