Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023
Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 567
Five Tortoiseshell Boxes, Inlay, Sewing Case
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
19th century, oval sewing case with silver implements, thimble marked "Sterling Silver", case marked "Lund Maker Fleet St. London", silver cartouche marked "Emily", ivory bands at closure, 4-3/8 in.; coin purse with silver inlay, monogramed, 4-1/4 in.; coin purse with brass inlay, 3-1/8 in.; horn box with abalone and silver inlay, 3-1/4 in.; silver plated tortoise snuff box 3-1/8 in.;
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
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Condition
sewing case missing scissors one other tool, minimal scratching and wear consistent with age and use, some splits to tortoise veneer; silver plated tortoise snuff box has restorations with glue residue; losses to top of horn box
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