Lot 688

A FRENCH PIQUE-POINT INLAID TORTOISESHELL SNUFF AND EIGHT OTHER TORTOISESHELL BOXES (10)

19th Century

Estimate: £80 - £120
Hammer price: £190
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The first with gold mounts pique decoration to the hinged lid, 6.5cm wide; an oval example with silver-plated mounts, 8cm wide; and two miniature caskets with domed covers, 6cm wide; Together with a miniature mandolin, 12cm long


Condition report: 

The French pique-point tortoiseshell box with a few losses, notable to the back of the hinge and front corner below the gold mount.  

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