Lot 1271: Sold for £120 hammer

Estimate £80-£120

Two 19th Century rectangular tortoiseshell card cases, one with spot decoration, length 10.5cm, and the other with inlaid mother of pearl foliate decoration, length 9cm, S/D. (2) Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the tortoiseshell element of this lot, it will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.

Condition report
Spot example with some scratch marks , other example with two chips that have been coloured and repaired Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the tortoiseshell element of this lot, it will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.

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