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Lot 4430

Two Antique Continental Inlaid Card Cases

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, rectangular form with tortoiseshell veneers, the first with mother of pearl floral pattern inlays to the obverse and reverse, silver stringing and magenta velvet lined interior (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); the second with ornate silver cartouche to the obverse without monogram, blue moire upholstered interior with accordion divider (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.).

Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

The silver inlaid case with fine cracks to the shell case; some soiling to the interiors.