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LOT 450

Lot 450

Spanish Colonial Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Casket, c.1690

Spanish Colonial Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Casket, c.1690
Lot 450 Details
Spanish Colonial Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Casket, c.1690

the domed, hinged lid with central bird with twig motif surrounded by a pattern of fleurettes and lobed crescents, raised on turned ivory feet
4.9 x 6.3 x 4.3 in — 12.5 x 16 x 11 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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