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Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

$934
£717.27
€821.98
CA$1,314.84
A$1,472.91
CHF 766.10
MX$17,966.50
NOK 9,753.44
SEK 9,196.80
DKK 6,135.07

About the Item

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram Marked on exterior Henry William Dee, London, 1863 3 ozt 8dwts gross width 4 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.625 in (1.59 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some glaze lines on the bottom.
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848225820782

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