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18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX

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18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX

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Description

Dutch or German, with silver mounts. Decorated with a geometric swirl pattern. Diameter 8 cm. (3 1/8 in.)

Condition

The silver is not hallmarked. There is some loss to the inside rim by the hinge, which extends into a hairline, but the loss does not effect the exterior condition of the body. The lid has a little bit of warping around the edges. *It is illegal to ship tortoise shell to the United States. It is the buyer's responsibility to know the import laws for his/her country when purchasing an item.

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18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX

Name: 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX
SKU: 48988839
Price: 450 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$500 - CA$700

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Starting Price CA$250

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