TWO GEORGIAN TORTOISESHELL BOXES AND COVERS
Lot 649
Lot 649
TWO GEORGIAN TORTOISESHELL BOXES AND COVERS, both of cylindrical form, the larger with gold pique work borders inset with a bust portrait miniature (probably on ivory) of a be-wigged lady wearing a blue dress, 2 1/4" diameter, the smaller box with a miniature of Cupid standing beside a brazier, a pair of doves at his feet, 1 3/4" diameter, boxes 3" and 2 1/2" diameter