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9 tortoise shell calling card cases.

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Description

A group of nine tortoise shell calling card cases. ++ Four tortoise shell with inlay calling card cases. One calling card case is missing some mother or pearl inlay. ++ Two monogrammed tortoise shell calling card cases. ++ One tortoise shellline carved calling card case. Repair work done to narrow side panel. ++ One tortoise shell with birds calling card case. ++ One tortoise shell and metalwork calling card case. ++ Largest: 5 3/4" x 3". Smallest: 4" x 2 1/2".

Condition

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9 tortoise shell calling card cases.

Name: 9 tortoise shell calling card cases.
SKU: 64658305
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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Starting Price $350

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