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Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 67

Three Tortoise and Faux Tortoise Shell 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
American or British, late 19th century, scissors case with silver mounts, fabric interior; cartouche shaped hinged box; dance card case with silver inlay and clock on exterior, interior ivory pen and plaque, 4 x 2-3/4 in. to 5-1/2 x 2-3/4 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - 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

scissors case with dents to silver mounts, top separating from mounts and wear; cartouche shaped box with scratches and tape residue on baseÿ