However, it sold to a collector at £2400.
“Going by what other collectors said, we believe it was an American item and possibly 24ct gold, ” said auctioneer Barrie Twyman. “But it was just a rare, nice thing.”
Unmarked item makes an impact in Amersham
THIS unmarked yellow metal case, right, inset with pietra dura as part of its intriguing design, was estimated to sell for just £50-100 at Buckinghamshire’s Amersham Auctions (18% buyer’s premium) on February 2.
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