A tortoiseshell mounted ivory snuff bottle, 19th/20th century
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
of upright rectangular form, either side with a tortoiseshell panel carved with confronted dragons within an incised key-fret border, the shoulders inlaid with tortoiseshell animal heads, stopper ensuite
7 cm high overall
Condition Report
One side, the tortoiseshell applique lifting slightly on one side. Otherwise generally good condition
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