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Sat, Mar 28, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1212

Governor Manning Silver Case, One Tortoise Case

Estimate: $400 - $800

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silver case with black enamel decoration, engraved "Gov. Manning/From/Wm. F. Turner"?,˜probably French,˜3.19 oz. T., 5/8 x 3-1/4 x 2 in.;˜tortoise card case with inlaid mother of pearl decoration, bone rim, 4 x 3 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: By Direct Descent of Governor John Lawrence Manning and Sally Bland Clark Manning, Millford Plantation, South Carolina

Condition

silver case with loss to enamel, dents, wear, marks rubbed;˜tortoise case with heavy wear, loss to tortoise from pest damage
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