Lot 134 , Two tortoiseshell boxes, various dates and origins, 3.5in.

Two tortoiseshell boxes, various dates and origins, the rectangular, encrusted in silver piqué posé et point with the Toilet of Venus, Naples, c.1730, 3.25in., and a rectangular box pressed with the head of Apollo on a sunray ground, silver gilt lining, maker's mark rubbed, France 1819-1838, 3.5in.
Estimate £300-500

Literature: Box with Apollo: (Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p.7, 'Acquired by Robert Earl of Crewe'

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Sold for £500