A continental shagreen box
apparently unmarked
In the form of a vegetable, possibly a Japanese kabocha, with gilt-metal hinge, the cover applied with metal leaf detail, diameter 6.5cm; together with a continental gilt-metal mounted shagreen etui, containing an ivory folding ruler, an awl, and a folding pen knife with inlaid tortoiseshell handle, height 9cm. (5)
In the form of a vegetable, possibly a Japanese kabocha, with gilt-metal hinge, the cover applied with metal leaf detail, diameter 6.5cm; together with a continental gilt-metal mounted shagreen etui, containing an ivory folding ruler, an awl, and a folding pen knife with inlaid tortoiseshell handle, height 9cm. (5)
Sold for
£687
inc. premium
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- Please note that the etui is upside down in the catalogue illustration for this lot
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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