Lot 207
A good 19th century pressed tortoiseshell etui of tapering oval section, the hinged cover and...
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Lot 207
A good 19th century pressed tortoiseshell etui of tapering oval section, the hinged cover and...
Lot 207
Lot Description
A good 19th century pressed tortoiseshell etui of tapering oval section, the hinged cover and body with alternating panels of pique work and reeding, enclosing a complete fitted interior with aide memoire, scissors, tortoiseshell handled quill cutting knife, tweezers, needle threader and ivory manicure tool, 3" (7.5cm)
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Very minor flaws to body, eg. to ribbed panels and a small chip to base of one pique panel - but overall good. Small break to metal compartment divisions. Tweezers broken, other tools appear complete and original. No cracks or losses, overall very nice
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