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19th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Decorated Box

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19th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Decorated Box

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19th century Boulle tortoise shell decorated ebonized left top hinged box with gilt bronze scroll feet. Dated 1842 on cover. Scroll work decoration with flying dragons. Brass line inlay on sides. Some shell lifting along edges on top. Will glue down easily. Craquelure to some shell areas. No apparent loss. Box in good condition. 19” x 12” x 4-¼”.

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19th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Decorated Box

Name: 19th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Decorated Box
SKU: 86166956
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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