AN 18TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL MOTHER OF PEARL AND GOLD PORTR...

Hammer

£700

AN 18TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL MOTHER OF PEARL AND GOLD PORTRAIT BOX
depicting a man in white wig and blue jacket, painted on ivory under glass with decorative gold border of chased and pierced gold of foliage and ribbon bow design. The tortoiseshell being covered with a fine woven lattice work of mother of pearl with gold studs. The lid and and box being trimmed trimmed with chased gold bands.
Marked 
Measures 8cm diameter
Weight 79g


Ivory Exemption Certificate Submission reference: FB84Y8PQ

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Excellent appearance.
The tortoiseshell panel on the interior of the lid is loose with hairline cracks, otherwise just light surface wear consistent with handling