29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A RARE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SURGEON'S FLEAM...
A RARE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SURGEON'S FLEAM CASE, PROBABLY EARLY 19TH-CENTURY
carved overall with Oriental scenes, around a central cartouche of a foul anchor, spaces for eight fleams (lacking) -- 3⅛?in. (8cm.) high
carved overall with Oriental scenes, around a central cartouche of a foul anchor, spaces for eight fleams (lacking) -- 3⅛?in. (8cm.) high
Sold for £471
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SURGEON'S FLEAM CASE, PROBABLY EARLY 19TH-CENTURY
carved overall with Oriental scenes, around a central cartouche of a foul anchor, spaces for eight fleams (lacking) -- 3⅛?in. (8cm.) high
carved overall with Oriental scenes, around a central cartouche of a foul anchor, spaces for eight fleams (lacking) -- 3⅛?in. (8cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
