Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1920s.
The top of the lid is inset with a glossy piece of tortoiseshell framed by a beaded silver border. The shell in turn is inlaid with silver pique work, some of the prettiest I have seen with the central cartouche draped with a ribbon and acanthus leaf garland. At the bottom hangs another bow motif with a musical theme of a horn and lyre.
Quite wonderful, in excellent condition measuring 4" x 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" tall.
Item ID: 32137
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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