£500
A FINE FRENCH 'SOUVENIR' CARD CASE, LATE 18TH CENTURY, coral coloured curved rectangular form, the hinged lid overlaid in gold, opening to reveal a compartment containing five bone panels, one inscribed M.O A-L Casse, Paris, 1771, the body of the case with a gold framed cartouche to each side, one inset with portrait of young lady, the other with a floral spray
8 x 5 cm
Ivory Exemption Certificate Submission reference: C432Z4CV
Good overall appearance
Chippped loss and indentations along the spine
Surface cracqleur throughout
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*