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Oriental Tortoise Shell Glove Box, c. 1880, with painted gilt decoration, H.- 3 1/4 in., W.- 10 3/4 in., D.- 4 1/4 in.
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Condition: As found. Heavy wear is noted to the gilt decoration on the lid. Moderate wear is seen along the bottom edge. An approximate 2 by 2 1/2 inch piece of tortoise shell veneer is noted as separated but attached to one side. A 1/2 inch triangular loss is observed on the back of the lid. Two small cracks in the veneer are noted on the back and left sides. Approximately five pea-sized losses are seen to the veneer near the edges. No key is present but the top opens. A nice example.
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February 28, 2016 10:00 AM CST
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|---|---|---|
| $0 | $49 | $5 |
| $50 | $99 | $10 |
| $100 | $499 | $25 |
| $500 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $2,999 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 + | $5,000 |