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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction

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850. A Blond Celluloid Tortoise Shell Note Box, French, ca. 19th Century

Very unusual piece of blond celluloid "tortoise shell" box with silver, gilt metal and mother-of-pearl overlay decoration. Interior of the box has a hinged sheet of bone or ivory and a thin pencil for writing. Measures approx. 4"H x 2-3/4"L 5/8"W.



100/200   Sold $235.75
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