Lot 312
An unusual 19th century ivory box of tapered oval form, the top with concealed hinged panel,...
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Lot 312
An unusual 19th century ivory box of tapered oval form, the top with concealed hinged panel,...
Lot 312
Lot Description
An unusual 19th century ivory box of tapered oval form, the top with concealed hinged panel, opening to reveal a portrait miniature depicting a nude female bather, the interior lacking mirror to underside of hinged top, 4" (10cm) wide, together with a 19th century circular patch box and cover, the yellow metal mounted removable cover, detailed with an applied painted porcelain panel depicting a young girl (s/d), 3" (7.5cm) diameter.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Nude bather picture probably painted over a printed base, not original to box
Box has s=damage
Release mechanism to hinged opening panel not working
Patch box, panel to the top probably added, interior has damage to tortoiseshell with losses to collar, mounts loose
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