An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.

An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.
An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.
An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.
An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.
An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.
An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.

An extremely rare Filigree Case modelled as a book and made, most probably in London, circa 1760.

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British Silver 1760-1830

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This beautiful case is modelled as a book with divided spine and two filigree fastening clasps and was probably used to contain a precious paper book or aide memoire.  The centre of the front and the back displays a central raised raying flower head and unusual tr-furcated motifs in each corner.  This piece is in quite excellent condition and the quality of the filigree modelling is exceptional.

Length: 2.9 inches.

Width: 1.85 inches.

Height: 0.45 inches.


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