An Eastern beaded rounded oblong casket on ball feet, chased and embossed with elephants, lions and scrolling foliage and with presentation inscription - 8in.; an Eastern circular casket decorated wtih flowers and scrolling foliage - 4½in.; and an Eastern moulded ciruclar casket decorated with beading, foliage and animals - 4in. (3)

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