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Three Tortoise Shell Boxes Including Cigarette Case

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Description

Three Victorian and Edwardian tortoise/faux tortoiseshell novelty boxes. 1st item: cigarette case with hinged top, lined in leather, 4-3/4" L. 2nd item: Cartouche shaped patch box or snuff box fitted with decorative gilt brass, 1-5/8"L. 3rd item: Oblong snuff box with hinged tortoise or faux tortoise top, inlaid with silver filigree floral design, and a horn bottom. 2-7/8"L. All probably English, mid-19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection.

Condition

Item 1: excellent condition. Item 2: some oxidation to brass. Item 3: light scratching and some chipping to base.

Estimate $200 - $300
Starting Bid $100
Us Auction
Jun 30, 2012
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Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals

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2240 Sutherland Avenue
Historic Cherokee Mills
Knoxville, TN 37919
United States


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