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Lot 194

A TORTOISESHELL AND WHITE METAL MOUNTED TRAVELLING DESK SET

circa 1765, of domed casket form, the lid with bale handle, on splayed scallop feet, the fitted interior with mirror, 5.5cm high x 8cm wide x 4.5cm deep, containing two lidded glass jars, pen with four attachments and cut glass seal

Provenance: Hunstanton Hall, Norfolk and by family descent.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £300 - £400
Hammer price: £500
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

One side of lid loose to joint and needs repair. 

Mirror with age related marking. border to the mirror has some losses.

Seal damaged to top/handle area.

One pin missing to one hinge and small crack to this area. 

Please see additional images, available upon request. 

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