Lot 316 , Two silver mounted tortoiseshell violin shaped small cases and a tortoiseshell purse

Two silver mounted tortoiseshell 'violin' shaped small cases and a tortoiseshell purse
Estimate £200-300

All show signs of wear consistent with age and use including small chips, hairline cracks, scratches, scuffs, etc. The smaller violin case is missing a strip of tortoiseshell to bottom of lid. The leather is peeling off base of larger violin case.


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Sold for £200