Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
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Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 0.24 in (6 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Place of Origin:Jamaica
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1670
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few losses to the combs, but for such a fragile object in extremely good condition.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458229625172
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