Lot 466 , A Persian orrery (?), a tortoiseshell box and two bodkin cases

A Persian orrery (?), a tortoiseshell box and two bodkin cases

A Persian orrery (?), a tortoiseshell box and two bodkin cases
Estimate £80-120

All discs on Persian piece are loose, the lacquered bodkin case has several cracks and glue residue visible. Other bodkin case has several losses to the enamel which is also severely cracked. The tortoiseshell box has losses to both back corners of the lid as well as smaller losses elsewhere


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Sold for £80