A large Ottoman Leather Attaché case, Turkey, Inscribed and Dated 'Constantinople 1723'

of concertina form, with a gilt-brass lock to front engraved with foliate motifs, gilt-embossed pattern on the underside of flap, the leather facings decorated throughout with metal-thread designs consisting of leafy scrolls, arabesques and strapwork, embroidered inscription to the front concealed beneath the flap, interior lined with salmon-pink silk, with old label: 'Léon Gruel, Relieur d'Art, Objets et Livres Anciens, 418 Rue St Honoré, Paris'

In fairly good condition, wear on the leather and silk interior, particularly on external edges consistent with use and age, some stains on silk, as viewed.
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A similar Ottoman leather attaché case, also inscribed 'Constantinople' and dated, was sold in these rooms on 6 April 2011, lot 414.