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Tortoise Shell Obelisk

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
, featuring the Luxor Obelisk which had recently been installed in the square. The box is crafted from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Located in Norwich, GB
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Located in London, GB
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EMPIRE OBELISK in Tortoise Shell with Application of Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Empire obelisk in tortoise shell with application of semi-precious stones.
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Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect
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