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Gump's Treasure Box Tortoise & Jade

About the Item

A tortoise can live to be two centuries old and this little guy is no exception. Crafted from cast bronze, the shell lifts off to reveal a carved and etched plaque of natural, untreated nephrite jade. Remote the jade disk and the original Midcentury Gump's sticker remains in place. A rare, delightful, and whimsical curiosity for the desk or bedside table -or anywhere you wish to be reminded of just how beautiful longevity can be.
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  • Weight:
    133 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.66 in (42 mm)Depth: 0.99 in (25 mm)Length: 2.41 in (61 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
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  • Seller Location:
    Southbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1589116637952

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