A Continental tortoiseshell and cameo inset jewellery casket
Late 19th century, of oval section, with gilt brass mounts inset with shell cameos carved with neoclassical maidens, raised on chain-link feet, the hinged cover opening to a velvet-lined interior, with key.
25cm wide x 12.5cm high

Condition Report

One cameo missing a sliver to the top. Another cameo has a hairline crack. A little shrinkage to the tortoiseshell in places. Cover chain-link edging loose adjacent to the hinge on one side.

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