17th Sep, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
pear-shaped and on spreading foot, later chased overall with foliage scrolls and flowers on a matted ground, centring on each side a vacant cartouche, with an ivory-insulated handle, the hinged cover similarly decorated and with a vase-shaped finial
31.5cm high, 31oz 10dwt, 979gr
With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number GSHMYNXH.
Sold for £500
Estimated at £300 - £500
Fully marked underneath. The cover apparently unmarked. The marks are in general clear. There is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some cracking and discolouration to the ivory insulators.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Sep, 2022
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