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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction

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851. French Tortoise Shell Card Case and A Tortoise Shell Notebook with a Landscape Panel, both ca. Late 19th Century

A tortoise shell card case decorated with a overlay of silver along the perimeter and a silver escutcheon. Unidentified hallmarks on the escutcheon. Interior significantly worn. Measures approx. 5-3/4"T x 3-1/4"W x 3/4"L. Tortoise notebook has a picture decoration depicting a cathedral with hand-painting and iridescent accents, handwriting in the notebook; overall measures approx. 4"T x 2-3/4"W x 5/8"D.



200/400   Sold $241.50
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