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Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 584

Five Tortoiseshell Cases

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

late 19th century, Gothic revival case carved in relief with cathedral, 3-3/4 in.; purse with silver inlay, 3-3/4 in.; purse with gold inlay (not tested), 3-3/4 in.; two rectangular card cases with hinged lids, silver cartouche at top, no monograms, 4 in.; four with ivory

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

crack to Gothic case 1 in.; purse with gold inlay missing locking pin; one card case with seam crack and loose hinge; all with minor scratches and wear consistent with age and use