Lot 464
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory visiting card case, of rectangular form with removable...
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Lot 464
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory visiting card case, a 19th century tortoiseshell veneered...
Lot 464
Lot Description
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory visiting card case, of rectangular form with removable cover, the front and back with carved scenes of figures, pagodas and trees, (s/d), 3.25" (8.25cm) high, together with a 19th century tortoiseshell veneered visiting card case, with inlaid mother of pearl floral decoration and hinged opening cover, (s/d), 4" (10cm) high, a 19th century mother of pearl veneered visiting card case, with floral and scroll decoration, (s/d), 4" (10cm) high, and another example of embossed leather form, 3.75" (9.5cm) high.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Ivory example has small loss to edge of front and corner of side, tortoiseshell example is missing ivory pieces to inner edges, mother of pearl veneered example has damage to hinge, repairs and losses, leather example is damaged and worn.
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