Lot 0795

A VERY FINE CAUCASIAN WALRUS TOBACCO BOX, with silver

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A VERY FINE CAUCASIAN WALRUS TOBACCO BOX, with silver

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A VERY FINE CAUCASIAN WALRUS TOBACCO BOX, with silver and gold wire work inlaid decoration, 10.5cm wide.

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A VERY FINE CAUCASIAN WALRUS TOBACCO BOX, with silver

Name: A VERY FINE CAUCASIAN WALRUS TOBACCO BOX, with silver
SKU: 102658894
Price: 480 GBP
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Estimate £500 - £600

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