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* An English Tortoise Shell Inlaid Silver Desk Article,

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* An English Tortoise Shell Inlaid Silver Desk Article,

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* An English Tortoise Shell Inlaid Silver Desk Article
Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1910
the tortoise shell roundel inlaid with an Orientalist scene.
hallmarked for Sterling on base
Diameter 2 1/2 inches.
Estimate $250-350

Property from the Collection of James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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For condition reports and more information, please contact Genevieve King at genevieveking@lesliehindman.com.

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* An English Tortoise Shell Inlaid Silver Desk Article,

Name: * An English Tortoise Shell Inlaid Silver Desk Article,
SKU: 70659589
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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