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Collection of Four Tortoiseshell Objets de Vertu

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Collection of Four Tortoiseshell Objets de Vertu

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Collection of Four Tortoiseshell Objets de Vertu

19th/20th century, including a desk letter case, probably English, h. 7", w. 7", d. 3", a Chinese oval box carved with dragons, h. 1-1/4", w. 3-1/2", d. 2-1/2", an eyeglass case with silverplated fittings and a hinged cover, l. 5", w. 2", d. 1", and a jewelry box with silverplated fittings and cabriole legs, h. 2", w. 4", d. 2-1/2".

Dimensions

11 x 11 x 10 in

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Collection of Four Tortoiseshell Objets de Vertu

Name: Collection of Four Tortoiseshell Objets de Vertu
SKU: 93528208
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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