Lot 133 , An ivory boite à miniature, c.1920, diam. 2.75in.

An ivory boite à miniature, c.1920, circular with beaded border, the lid inset with a miniature painting of berry clusters in a ginger jar, accompanied by a typed note inscribed: Best wishes from The Queen, diam. 2.75in.
Estimate £50-70

Provenance: The box was a present from Queen Mary, godmother to Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.

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Sold for £110