Lot 112
Chawner & Co. (George William Adams), London, 1867
Cylindrical with a beaded lip and foot and scrolling handle, the body engraved with stylised floral foliate designs contrasting with the matte gilt ground, the interior gilt, the central foliate cartouche engraved 'TO / VICTORIA ROSS / from / Victoria R / 9 Decr. 1867', fitted in the original leather-covered case with retailer's mark for J. Turner, Jeweller to the Queen and Royal Family, 58 & 59 New Bond Street, London
9.5cm high, 11cm wide, 172g
Estimate $500 - $800
Overall condition and appearance good
Wear and minor losses to the leather case, most notably around the edges
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Gifted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Victoria Ross, 1867
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8796
6:00pm - 17 November 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 14 - Sun 16 November, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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