Lot 421
Two mother of pearl card cases. The first having finely engraved lozenge decoration to the whole...
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Lot 421
Two mother of pearl card cases. The first having finely engraved lozenge decoration to the whole...
Lot 421
Lot Description
Two mother of pearl card cases. The first having finely engraved lozenge decoration to the whole depicting birds and foliate motifs, with initialled plaque to the hinged cover opening to reveal further inscription 'Innd: Maker- Fleet St. London', 4.25" (10.75cm) long, the second decorated with basket of flowers and floral garlands with vacant plaque to the hinged cover, 4" (10cm) long. Together with another Eastern style card case, the softwood body having geometric and bone decoration 4" (10cm) long. (3).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
First appears in good condition although possibly with small replacement section to edge with visible split. Second example with few minor cracks or marks to corners of panels, engraving appears fairly crude and hinged cover slightly loose. Third displaying few minor cracks and small losses to decoration, general wear and rubbing, and slight distortion to cover and so only fits one way, (indicated with ink to inner cover).
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