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Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

$768.75per set
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£578.04per set
£770.72per set25% Off
€671.24per set
€894.99per set25% Off
CA$1,073.54per set
CA$1,431.39per set25% Off
A$1,190.64per set
A$1,587.52per set25% Off
CHF 625.27per set
CHF 833.69per set25% Off
MX$14,621.89per set
MX$19,495.86per set25% Off
NOK 7,915.26per set
NOK 10,553.68per set25% Off
SEK 7,464.20per set
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DKK 5,008.21per set
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About the Item

Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. They most likely date to the 50s. The books are 3”L x 4.25”H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Kennesaw, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5456237296202

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