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Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the

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Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the

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Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the sloping lid over ogee sides, the interior with a purple silk lining, the interior of the lid fitted for sewing tools, H.- 2 3/4 in., W.- 8 1/4 in., D.- 4 3/8 in. Provenance: The Collection of Ronald Ralpheal Levert, proprietor of Goudeau Antiques, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Condition

Miniscule hairline cracks behind hinges. Small area of cracking to proper left rear of top of lid. Minor denting to keyhole of escutcheon. No loss to shell, bone, or interior velvet/fabric. A Handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.

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Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the

Name: Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the
SKU: 119739558
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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Starting Price $325

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