Collection of eight tortoise shell boxes (8)

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Collection of eight tortoise shell boxes Pair of small circular boxes; Diamond shaped box; Cigarette case; Circular box; Rectangular box; Sterling silver box with tortoiseshell cover, London circa 1911; Sterling silver match box with tortoise shell top. (8) Footnotes: Provenance Tortoiseshell and sterling silver box Purchased Shepherds Market, Pacific Highway Pymble NSW 2073 The Collection of the John and Caroline Laws, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1975 Accompanied by original receipt from Shepherds Market For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Collection of eight tortoise shell boxes (8)

Lot 0094

Estimate A$600-A$800

Jun 9, 2026, 1:33 AM EDT

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The John Laws CBE Collection: The Library

May 25, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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