Lot Essay
The pipe case being made for extremely small pipes would indicate an early date, most likely early 18th Century.
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18TH CENTURY AND LATER
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THREE TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOXES
18TH CENTURY AND LATER
Comprising one brass mounted with a terrapin shell cover, another plain with silver mounts and domed base and cover, a third oval with a silver inscription plaque reading 'RICHD ROBINS 1759'
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
And a rare tortoiseshell double pipe case with unmarked silver mounts, early 18th Century -- 9¼ in. (24 cm.) long (4)
18TH CENTURY AND LATER
Comprising one brass mounted with a terrapin shell cover, another plain with silver mounts and domed base and cover, a third oval with a silver inscription plaque reading 'RICHD ROBINS 1759'
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
And a rare tortoiseshell double pipe case with unmarked silver mounts, early 18th Century -- 9¼ in. (24 cm.) long (4)
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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