A Large collection of objects of vertu, various makers and dates

including a gilt-metal and mother of pearl carnet, French, circa 1818, 8.7cm, 3 3/8 in. high; a shell snuff box with silver-mounts, 19th century, 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in. wide; a 18ct gold calendar pen, Thornhill & Co, with presentation inscription and date 1928, opened: 14cm., 5 1/2. in long, a gold-mounted walnut sewing necessaire, with ivory thimble and other miniature implements, circa 1900, 4.5cm., 1 3/4 in. wide; a silver filigree card case, probably Birmingham, circa 1900, 9.5cm., 3 3/4 in. high, in red leather case; a collection of buttons and buckles, scent bottles, ivory toothpick cases, plaster and ceramic medallions and other collectible items, a cased reverse painted glass panel, in a black leather despatch box (a quantity)

sold as viewed. Sotheby's would strongly recommend viewing in the galleries. For further information, please contact the department directly: +44 207 293 535
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