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TORTOISE CIGARETTE CASE

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TORTOISE CIGARETTE CASE
English, circa 1900. Tortoise with brass hardware.
3/4 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (1.9 x 8.9 x 11.4 cm.)

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TORTOISE CIGARETTE CASE

Lot 0220

Estimate $50-$100Apr 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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Eclectic Collections

Apr 10, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

St. Louis, MO, United States

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