TWO FRENCH IVORENE PATCH BOXES,19th-20th century. Each circular, the lift-off cover with watercolor and gouache portrait of a lady in 18th century costume; tortoiseshell interior - 1 1/4 in. high, 2 3/4 in. to 3 1/4 in. diam. Estimate $100-200
PROVENANCE: Estate of Robert Vick, Sycamore Farm, Portsmouth, VA
The smaller with hairlines and breaks on the portrait, missing gilt mount around the foot, the underside with crack consistent with age and material. The larger with more losses. The gilt mount surrounding the portrait is loose. Numerous chips, cracks, losses on the body throughout.
