Circa 1930s
Estimate: | £100 - £150 |
Hammer price: | £70 |
Of tubular oval form, opening to reveal a twin compartmental interior with a fitted mirror and aide memoire, detailed 'STERLING' 'GERMANY', length 8.5cm, together with a parcel-gilt and niello box and cover modelled as a fruit and a circular novelty trinket box simulating a 1727 French coin (3)
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.