Lot 614 , A George V silver and tortoiseshell pique trinket box by William Comyns and a white metal, mother of pearl and tortoiseshell box.

A George V silver and tortoiseshell pique trinket box by William Comyns and a white metal, mother of pearl and tortoiseshell pique oval snuff box.
Estimate £70-90

Comyns box is in good condition, with clear hallmarks.
Oval box has numerous minor surface scratches to the tortoiseshell base. All the inlay is present, however the silver inly around the edge has sprung and become partially raised in places. When the box is open there is a visible crack to the tortoiseshell base, but it isn't visible from the underside??


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Sold for £140