three-antique-continental-mother-of-pearl-veneered-boxes
Lot 120
Three Antique Continental Mother of Pearl Veneered Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, to include: a calling card case with blue lined and divided interior, the exterior lid inlaid with silver cartouche (appears sterling, silver content unknown) with engraved scene of parrot perched within a tropical setting (1/2 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.) (some wear to interior; separation at hinge); a cylindrical box (2 1/2 in.) (some wear to interior rim edges); rectangular box with beveled lid, green upholstered interior on ball feet (1 3/4 x 2 5/8. x 2 1/4 in.) (wear to interior lining). All appear unmarked.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina