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Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023

Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 42

Five Tortoise Shell Pin Boxes

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Continental, 19th century, tortoiseshell pin box with red and gilt lining and circular silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.; tortoiseshell pin box with red and gilt lining and rectangular silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.; tortoiseshell pin box with red and gilt lining and rectangular silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.; tortoiseshell pin box with plaid lining and silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.; tortoiseshell pin box with plaid lining and silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.

Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia

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Condition

minimal scratching and wear consistent with age and use; one with foot off, but retained for restoration; box missing push pin; box with lifting veneer 

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