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Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

$17,500
£13,444.60
€15,447.69
CA$24,615.92
A$27,654.88
CHF 14,449.72
MX$337,540.75
NOK 183,469.21
SEK 172,697.61
DKK 115,276.44

About the Item

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1750s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Excellent as is condition with wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6652242746422

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