Lot 29 , Five Victorian tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid card cases, 10.5-11cm

Five Victorian tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid card cases, with geometric or foliate designs, 10.5-11cm
Estimate £200-300

The two foliate m-o-p card cases have reglued card cases. The case with a band of abalone diamonds has losses to the mother-of-pearl between which has been white painted to match. The last two card cases have tiny cracks or flake losses to the veneers otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £260