A DUTCH SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL CASKET
CIRCA 1820, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Elongated octagonal on four leaf feet, the sides and hinged domed cover fitted with carved mother-of-pearl panels depicting flora, fauna and people conversing and smoking pipes, with a raised silver thumbpiece chased with scrolls, leaves and a bird's head, the interior with silver-gilt lining, fitted with a functioning lock
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide
A DUTCH SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL CASKET
CIRCA 1820, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Elongated octagonal on four leaf feet, the sides and hinged domed cover fitted with carved mother-of-pearl panels depicting flora, fauna and people conversing and smoking pipes, with a raised silver thumbpiece chased with scrolls, leaves and a bird's head, the interior with silver-gilt lining, fitted with a functioning lock
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide
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