$148
Two Victorian Mother of Pearl Card Cases, late 19th century, one plain, with small monogrammed fillet, lg. 3 7/8, the other with white metal line inlay surround navette engraved with a flower stem verso, diapering recto, lg. 4 in. plain: hinge somewhat loose. Natural flaws to shell. one side near base with small 1/2" half-moon-shaped chip. edge veneers lifting somewhat. engraved: good. glue residue around ivory trim to inner rims.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-07-12