Decorative Arts & Design

November 2025, 2021
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LOT 7

Lot 7

Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Jewellery Box, Cornelius Desormeaux & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1893

Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Jewellery Box, Cornelius Desormeaux & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1893
Lot 7 Details
Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Jewellery Box, Cornelius Desormeaux & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1893

1.6 x 4.3 x 3 in — 4 x 11 x 7.6 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Jewellery Box, Cornelius Desormeaux & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1893
  • Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Jewellery Box, Cornelius Desormeaux & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1893

CONDITION DETAILS

Small chip at edge of base one side; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the spandrels, though the cartouche apparently not marked

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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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