AN OVAL GOLD PILL-BOX, engraved with scrolls, blossoms and foliage and set in the cover with a simulated turquoise cameo head of Medusa (cameo chipped and cracked), <I>unmarked</I> | Christie's

Sale 4845

Silver, Objects & Miniatures

London

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14 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 101

AN OVAL GOLD PILL-BOX, engraved with scrolls, blossoms and foliage and set in the cover with a simulated turquoise cameo head of Medusa (cameo chipped and cracked), unmarked

Price realised

GBP 440

Estimate

GBP 500 - GBP 600

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AN OVAL GOLD PILL-BOX, engraved with scrolls, blossoms and foliage and set in the cover with a simulated turquoise cameo head of Medusa (cameo chipped and cracked), unmarked
1¼in. (3.5cm.) long
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