Lot 577 , Two 19th century tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card cases, largest 10cm

Two 19th century tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card cases, largest 10cm
Estimate £100-150

Case with flowers only ivory replaced around edge of top lid, fine cracks around the hinge.
Case with flowers and urns - gap between lid and body when closed, crack below hinge, ivory hinge overpainted white at tip of lid edge and by catch.


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Sold for £190