Lot 414
  • 414

A rare large leather attaché case, Turkey, inscribed and dated 'Constantinople 1797'

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • leather and embroidery
of concertina form, with brass lock, silk and metal-thread cartouche border throughout, red and green interior with dedicated sections for papers, embroidered inscription to the front, silk and metal-thread embroidered classical scene to back

Condition

overall in relatively good condition. the leather is cracking at the concertina section due to age. some rubbing to the silk and metal-thread embroidery throughout, as viewed.
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