Lot Details
Lot 2484
English Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
Late 18th century
Of oval form, with a central medallion depicting an engraved scene of figures around a table; Together with a Tortoise Shell Box. Modern; and an English Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Candlestick. Length of largest 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for $1,200 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Silver mounted box: 7 small chips and crack in base, staining to tortoiseshell
new box: chips in base rim
Candlestick: two burn (?) marks in interior bowl
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new box: chips in base rim
Candlestick: two burn (?) marks in interior bowl
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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