late 19th century, English silver round case with tortoise top, marks for London, .925 fine, 3-3/8 in.; tortoise box, lid with painting of 18th century lady, English silver mounts, marks for Birmingham, .925 fine, 2-1/4 in.; purse with silver embellishments, 2-3/4 in.; two round nesting boxes with silver embellishments, 1-1/2 in.; casket shape with silver embellishments, ivory feet, 2-1/4 in; casket shape with silver embellishments, black round feet, 2-1/4 in.

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Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia

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minimal surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use, denting to silver rim on top of largest box