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inkwell, London 1882, silver and tortoiseshell mounted, Thomas Johnson, vesta case, Victorian
A Victorian silver and tortoiseshell mounted dark and light inkwell and vesta case, by Thomas Johnson, London 1882. Estimate £800 – 1,200 (€1,300 – 1,900). Photo Bonhams.
Realistically formed as two small tortoise, the tortoiseshell hinged cover shaped as the shell, length 8cm, weight total 5oz. (2)
Bonhams. GENTLEMAN’S LIBRARY SALE. 27 Jan 2015 11:00 GMT – LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE
