Lot 455
A 17thC CARVED CASE FOR COIN WEIGHTS.
A carved 17thC coin weight case inlaid with MOP and decorated with crosses and designs. The thin top drawer slides out to reveal compartments for 10 coin weights, 6 of which are present. One of square form with X S below a crown. Another for a William 111 1/2 (2)Guinea, then a similar William 111 1/2 Guinea weight again with 2 marking.. The final three unmarked, the case missing one MOP shell decoration on its base. 4.3/8" x 2.3/8" x 3/8".
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