A gold mounted and tortoiseshell box.

Displaying some general surface wear, marks and scratches to the whole. Various minor edge nicks to gold mounts.

Several edge and corner chips to the tortoiseshell panels and further minor surface nicks to other areas. On the lid, there is a slight gap now visible in one area between the bottom edge of the tortoiseshell panel to the gold mount.

Hinges and clasp appear in good working order and the lid snaps shut securely.

The inner mounting strip to the interior of the lid is lifting slightly as there is a pin missing. However the pin is present but needs to be re-fitted.

The gold mounts have been electronically tested and show a variance between 15-17 karat.

Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver, gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.