Sale 8459
London, South Kensington
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14 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 172
Estimate
An Anglo-Indian tortoiseshell and ivory-strung box, mid 19th Century, the rising cover inset with ivory and penwork strips, set on four carved ivory claw feet -- 6.1/8 x 4 x 2in. (15.5 x 11.4 x 7cm.)
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