A brass vesta case stamped with a cat entrapping a mouse; an Oriental case formed as a frog; another formed as a kneeling figure; a brass case featuring an insect entering a flower; an example stamped with a boat; and a nickel-plated case with celluloid wrap-around depicting Lord Jellicoe (6) | Christie's

Sale 4800

Objects of Vertu,Miniatures & Fountain Pens

London, South Kensington

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20 - 21 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 700

A brass vesta case stamped with a cat entrapping a mouse; an Oriental case formed as a frog; another formed as a kneeling figure; a brass case featuring an insect entering a flower; an example stamped with a boat; and a nickel-plated case with celluloid wrap-around depicting Lord Jellicoe (6)

Price realised

GBP 682

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 180

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A brass vesta case stamped with a cat entrapping a mouse; an Oriental case formed as a frog; another formed as a kneeling figure; a brass case featuring an insect entering a flower; an example stamped with a boat; and a nickel-plated case with celluloid wrap-around depicting Lord Jellicoe (6)
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