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1850's Tortoiseshell Box
About the Item
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box being tortoiseshell. The edges of the box is in gold plate and depict on the sides, small painting of colonial inspiration, two small painting on the front and two on the back and one on each side of the box.
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
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