British, 19th century, oblong wood case with brass inlay, satin lined fitted interior containing three glass bottles, gilt filigree metal caps with hand colored images of Roman buildings under glass, with key, 6-7/8 x 3-1/2 in.; cartouche shaped tortoise shell case with brass mounts and bale handle, fabric lined fitted interior with three gilt filigree glass bottles and gilt metal caps with hand colored images, 3-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 4 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
some discoloration to wood case surrounding brass inlay, possibly repair to front upper edge of brass molding, wear to interior lining, fading and discoloration to building images; large crack and losses to tortoise shell cover, cracks and losses to front panels