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Lot 463

Lot 463

An early 20th century 18ct gold, turquoise and glass novelty pill box. Designed as a mandolin,...

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Lot 463

Lot Description

An early 20th century 18ct gold, turquoise and glass novelty pill box. Designed as a mandolin, the cranberry glass receptacle, with floral gilt overlay, to the turquoise and bevelled glass hinged lid, gold fret and headstock, suspended from a fancy-link chain. Length 8.8cms. Total weight 47.5gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>At least one string is a replacement, noticeably different to the other strings.


<li>Bubbles visible to the glass. Ruby colour is flashed overlay.

<li>Wear to the gilt floral motif.

<li>Glass with few surface scratches and minor nicks.

<li>Turquoise are a moderately well matched light blue through light medium slightly bluish green.



<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>



<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>



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