Lot 234
A late Victorian silver mounted desk accessory, of rectangular hinged form with embossed foliate...
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Lot 234
A late Victorian silver mounted desk accessory, of rectangular hinged form with embossed foliate...
Lot 234
Lot Description
A late Victorian silver mounted desk accessory, of rectangular hinged form with embossed foliate and scrollwork exterior, the top with monogrammed cartouche, opening to reveal a base metal interior with further screw thread cover and hinged supports or clips, hallmarked Charles Henry Dumenil, London 1894, length 4 inches (10 cm). Together with a base metal Asian bowl, of hemispherical form, the exterior with raised arcaded stylised decoration of lions, elephants, etc., diameter 9 inches (23 cm). (2).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Small hole worn through the high embossing to top near centre, and few dints and marks commensurate with age. Cartouche with partly removed engraving. Interior discoloured. The bowl appears worn with heavy discolouring.
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