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LOT 0043

Two Small Tortoise Shell Boxes

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Continental, 19th century, oval box with mirror, monogram tested 14kt. yellow gold, bezel case tested fine or better, possibly faux tortoise shell, 3-1/4 in.; stamp box with ivory dividers, 1-7/8 in.Note: * This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family
Condition Report: tarnish to silver, small loss to gold monogram, missing part of latch and chain, scratches and dents to case, other typical surface wear consistent with age and use; chip to front right corner of box, seams visible with some slight separations, scattered hairlines and scratches to tortoise shell and ivory, other distress and losses consistent with age and use

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Continental, 19th century, oval box with mirror, monogram tested 14kt. yellow gold, bezel case tested fine or better, possibly faux tortoise shell, 3-1/4 in.; stamp box with ivory dividers, 1-7/8 in.Note: * This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family
Condition Report: tarnish to silver, small loss to gold monogram, missing part of latch and chain, scratches and dents to case, other typical surface wear consistent with age and use; chip to front right corner of box, seams visible with some slight separations, scattered hairlines and scratches to tortoise shell and ivory, other distress and losses consistent with age and use

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