four-antique-continental-tortoiseshell-cases
Lot 1155
Four Antique Continental Tortoiseshell Cases
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, French or English, to include a bifold cigarette case with inlaid silver heraldic cartouche (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); (3) card cases, the first with mother of pearl inlay and silver stringing, hinged lid with inlaid silver cartouche, without monogram (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in); one with silver stringing, hinged lid inlaid silver cartouche monogrammed MAB (3 1./2 x 2 5/8 in.); and the smallest with removable lid and card lined interior (3 1/2 x 2 in.). All unmarked.

Cigarette case with some cracks to corners, lid detached, lacking one hinge. Some wear to interiors.