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Gump's Treasure Box Tortoise & Jade
About the Item
A tortoise can live to be two centuries old and this little guy is no exception. Crafted from cast bronze, the shell lifts off to reveal a carved and etched plaque of natural, untreated nephrite jade. Remote the jade disk and the original Midcentury Gump's sticker remains in place.
A rare, delightful, and whimsical curiosity for the desk or bedside table -or anywhere you wish to be reminded of just how beautiful longevity can be.
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- Weight:133 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.66 in (42 mm)Depth: 0.99 in (25 mm)Length: 2.41 in (61 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970s
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- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589116637952
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