$2,726
Regency Tortoiseshell and Abalone Inlay Work Box, c. 1820, bombe sarcophagus form, the lid with abalone inlaid plaque of birds amidst flowering vines, with silver fillets and escutcheon, on flute-carved ivory ball feet, hinged lid opening to pink moire lined interior fitted with three shell-lidded wells, removable tray over further storage, wd. 12 3/4, dp. 9 1/4, ht. 6 5/8 in. Overall in very good condition. There is an old crack surrounding the plateau of the cover that has some reapirs and old fill. Back left corner of the box with a small piece missing. Front right corner of the cover with a piece missing above and below the edge. Interior satin pincushions deteriorated.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-11
