Sale 5188
London, South Kensington
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17 July 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,320
Estimate
A CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL VENEERED CUTLERY BOX POSSIBLY DUTCH, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY The canted sides with a pierced silver coloured metal escutcheon and clasp, with a swing handle to the hinged cover, on bun feet 8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) high
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