
Six Tortoiseshell and Nacre Cases
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Six-Piece Collection of Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Cases, third quarter 19th century, English, including a tortoiseshell card case inset with a reverse-painted Gothic scene, h. 3-3/4", a card case inlaid with mother-of-pearl, h. 4", a mother-of-pearl and abalone card case, h. 4", a mother-of-pearl and abalone purse with leather back and silk interior, h. 3-3/4", a tortoiseshell box, w. 2-2/4", and a tortoiseshell and mother-of pearl box, w. 2-1/2".
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0259: Six Tortoiseshell and Nacre Cases
Sold for $500
•5 BidsEst. $500 - $800•Starting Price $400
New Orleans Auction July Sale: Day 1 of 2Jul 26, 2014 11:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 23%
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Six-Piece Collection of Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Cases, third quarter 19th century, English, including a tortoiseshell card case inset with a reverse-painted Gothic scene, h. 3-3/4", a card case inlaid with mother-of-pearl, h. 4", a mother-of-pearl and abalone card case, h. 4", a mother-of-pearl and abalone purse with leather back and silk interior, h. 3-3/4", a tortoiseshell box, w. 2-2/4", and a tortoiseshell and mother-of pearl box, w. 2-1/2".
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