Lot 54 , Manner of Anthony Redmile. An ostrich egg toad box and cover, 7.5in.
Manner of Anthony Redmile. An ostrich egg toad box and cover, with plated mounts, and mother of pearl finial, 7.5in.
Estimate £400-600
Unmarked, possibly Redmile, you can see the glue around the mounts, attaching them to the ostrich egg, some wear and tarnishing to the plated surfaces in places, generally reasonable condition, quite stylish.
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Sold for £2,200