Victorian Betjemann's Patent Coromandel & Porcelain Book Slide, c.1860. SOLD but still clearly hallmarked '375'

but still clearly hallmarked '375' (9 carat gold)

A George IV mahogany and brass inlaid tea caddy with two interior lidded compartments

There is a small portion of damage to the top right of the figural plaster (please see photographs)

Height (with handle up): 16cm

Weight: 102 grams

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Coromandel & Porcelain Book Slide, c.1860. SOLD but still clearly hallmarked '375'A stunning Victorian Betjemann's Patent cut gilt brass, coromandel and porcelain book slide, c. 1860. The hinged ends are each inset with three Svres style porcelain plaques, each depicting a different scene; the book slide depicts six separate scenes in total. All six porcelain plaques remain in an excellent condition. The slide has a gilt brass plaque to each end, one reading 'Betjemann's Patent 5481', the other 'Self Closing Book Slide 5481'. The