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MARK OF THOMAS JOHNSON, LONDON, 1882 AND RETAILED BY WALTER THORNHILL OF NEW BOND ST.
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A VICTORIAN SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL NOVELTY VESTA CASE WITH SCENT BOTTLE EN SUITE
MARK OF THOMAS JOHNSON, LONDON, 1882 AND RETAILED BY WALTER THORNHILL OF NEW BOND ST.
Both modelled as tortoises with hinged tortoiseshell covers realistically decorated as the tortoise's shell, the scent bottle with hinged cap to interior, the vesta case with gilt interior and striking plate affixed to side
3 1/8 in. long (8 cm.)
MARK OF THOMAS JOHNSON, LONDON, 1882 AND RETAILED BY WALTER THORNHILL OF NEW BOND ST.
Both modelled as tortoises with hinged tortoiseshell covers realistically decorated as the tortoise's shell, the scent bottle with hinged cap to interior, the vesta case with gilt interior and striking plate affixed to side
3 1/8 in. long (8 cm.)
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