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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.


  • 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.
    ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.


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February 28, 2016 10:00 AM CST
New Orleans, LA, US

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