a group of 8 silver and silver-plated items, 19th - 20th century

comprising: a French table mirror with four condiment glass holders, maker's mark R&C, Paris, circa 1900, an Italian silver ashtray, a German silver hourglass, a silver elephant with rubies, pseudo Fabergé marks, an English magnifying glass, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1886 , a cut-glass and ormolu mounted stamp box, a large Italian silver-plated shell-shaped dish, gilt interior, and a silver betel box, probably Indian, late 19th century

table mirror: large crack right accross the mirror. stamp box: ormolu base detached ashtray : some dents magnifying glass: shallow chip to the rim (2cm) and a slither along the rim (2cm), handle with small bruise. Italian plated shell-shaped dish: good condition. betel box : repaired and worn
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