6 Tortoise Items, incl. Mother of Pearl Inlay
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Description
Six (6) tortoiseshell veneered novelty items with hinged lids, four (4) with inlaid metal monogram plates, all with velvet or silk interior lining, including two (2) card cases, one (1) with an inlaid watercolor and mother of pearl European scene, obverse, and an inlaid mother of pearl scene of a bird and a fountain surrounded by flowers, reverse; one (1) cigarette case; one (1) domed top snuff box with four ball feet; one (1) eyeglass case; and one (1) box containing a glass inwell. Ranging in size from 2 1/2" to 5 1/8" L. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private Nashville Collection.
Condition
Overall good condition with some cracks/breaks, largest 2", to tortoiseshell. Card carse with watercolor scene with areas of losses, largest 1" x 3/4".
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- 28%
6 Tortoise Items, incl. Mother of Pearl Inlay
Estimate $500 - $600
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Item located in Knoxville, TN, usSee Policy for Shipping
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