Lot 416 , Two tortoiseshell etuis, a tortoiseshell case, a 19th century walnut snuff box and and enamel porcelain etui

Two tortoiseshell etuis, a tortoiseshell case, a 19th century walnut snuff box and and enamel porcelain etui
Estimate £100-150

Snuff box: Some shinkage cracks to the grain. small knocks and dents commensurate with age and use.

Tortoiseshell: One inlaid flower is lacking. Scratch to side of cover. Some overall wear comensurate with age and use.

Serpentine fronted etuis: Metal mounts tarnished. Chips to veneers, mainly to the extremities. Interior lining worn. Mirror broken. One utensil lacking, others possibly replaced.

Fluted etuis: Some losses to veneers extremities. Mirror cracked, interior lining worn. Flask lids jammed on. Ivory note stuck in case. Three utensils lacking.

Enamel box: Very poor condition.


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Sold for £440