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Lot 232

Lot 232

A miniature rectangular bone box with cover, in the form of a cassone or sarcophagus, the whole...

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Lot 232

Lot Description

A miniature rectangular bone box with cover, in the form of a cassone or sarcophagus, the whole with etched decoration, plus central panel featuring bird in flight, 1.25" x 4.5" (3cm x 11cm), together with a bone box of circular form, having mirror to the screw cover and inscribed to body Wedding Cake of the Duke & duchess of York July 6th 1893, 1.75" (4.5cm). (2).

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Bone box with general surface wear to exterior. Interior with splits and losses, plus glue residue.

Circular box with surface wear and some natural flaws.

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