96 . SAILOR ’ S VALENTINE HOUSED IN A FANTASTIC INLAID RECTANGULAR HINGED BOX , circa 1880 , featuring an oval cartouche with 23 tropical wood specimens , wedges within a framework of dental , Greek key line and barber pole trim . Height 3 ½ in . Width 13 ¼ in . Depth 9 in . 1,250 / 1,750
97 . SET OF SIX CHINA TRADE WATERCOLORS ON PITH PAPER , 19 th Century , depicting butterflies and other insects in crisp polychrome detail , ebonized molded wood frames with gilt eglomise surrounds and blue silk borders . Slight tears , splits and losses typical of pith . 7 ½ in . x 11 in . Framed 10 ¾ in . x 14 ¼ in . 1,800 / 2,400
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