A Victorain papier mache portrait patch box , LATE 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1566

Scottish, British and Continental Silver

Glasgow

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25 November 1997

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Lot 127

A Victorain papier mache portrait patch box

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 437

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A Victorain papier mache portrait patch box
late 19th century
Circular with incurved sides, the detachable cover inset with a painted portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stewart, wearing a blue bonnet, the Order of St Andrew and tartan jacket
3¼in. (8.2cm) diameter
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