λ A REGENCY BLONDE TORTOISESHELL WORK BOX

λ A REGENCY BLONDE TORTOISESHELL WORK BOX

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, the quarter veneered cover with ivory edging and a white metal plaque inscribed 'Mrs John Sparks', enclosing a fitted interior of lidded compartments with mother of pearl cotton reels, floral finials and a silver thimble

6.8cm high, 28.4cm wide, 21cm deep

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.