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Premier Auction - Session I - July 14, 2023

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 428

Group of Three Tortoiseshell/Horn Miniature Boxes

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

British/American, late 18th/19th century, comprising: tortoiseshell snuff box of rectangular form with hinged lid and open interior, paper label inscribed "Nathan Wright Sr's snuff box (d. 1868)", 3/4 x 2-7/8 x 1-3/4 in.; tortoiseshell and ivory card box, silver plaque with monogram "ACH", 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 x 1/2 in.; round horn example, lid with carved garden scene with classical figures and lettering "The Sensitive Plant", base with carved floral decoration, 3/4 x 3 in. diameter

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.
 

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches; card box with minor warping to lid