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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
18-Mar-2012
Lot No.
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Description:
An Ortner & Houle crocodile travelling case, makers mark Frederick Purnell, London, circa 1884, the crocodile skin case lined in moire taffeta fully fitted and stamped to the accessories Ortner & Houle 3.St James' St S.W, containing ruby glass scent and vanity jars with sterling silver lids hallmarked, tortoiseshell dressing tools, a cased pocket watch, fold out mirror, sewing kit, journal and ivory aide memoire, the case 57 x 19 x 39.5 cm. Note, locks absent
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Costume & Dressing Accessories: Luggage & Travelling Accessories