Regency Tortoiseshell and Abalone Inlay Work Box, c. 1820, bombe sarcophagus form, the lid with abalone inlaid plaque of birds amidst flowering vines, with silver fillets and escutcheon, on flute-carved ivory ball feet, hinged lid opening to pink moire lined interior fitted with three shell-lidded wells, removable tray over further storage, wd. 12 3/4, dp. 9 1/4, ht. 6 5/8 in.
Regency Tortoiseshell and Abalone Inlay Work Box, c. 1820, bombe sarcophagus form, the lid with abalone inlaid plaque of birds amidst flowering vines, with silver fillets and escutcheon, on flute-carved ivory ball feet, hinged lid opening to pink moire lined interior fitted with three shell-lidded wells, removable tray over further storage, wd. 12 3/4, dp. 9 1/4, ht. 6 5/8 in.
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