Lot 660
A selection of three pill boxes and a silver commemorative teaspoon, to include an early...
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Lot 660
A selection of three pill boxes and a silver commemorative teaspoon, to include an early...
Lot 660
Lot Description
A selection of three pill boxes and a silver commemorative teaspoon, to include an early nineteenth century ivory pill box with gold inlay, the interior with mirror and velvet, a mother-of-pearl inlay paper mache box, a banded agate and base metal box, together with a Queen Victoria silver jubilee commemorative teaspoon. Teaspoon hallmarked Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings, London 1896. (4).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Good overall condition. The ivory box mirror is cracked and chipped, with discolouration. Wear and fading to the velvet. The ivory shows general surface abrasion and discolouration. Unmonogrammed. Moderate wear tot he mother-of-pearl inlay box. Banded agate box with discolouration to the base metal mounts. Silver spoon shows discolouration. Weight of spoon 12.9 grams.
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