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English Victorian tortoiseshell coffer - 19th century

of rectangular shaped made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). Hinged lid set with an 1826 silver coin depicting King George IV.

Height x width x depth: 13 x 18.5 x 11 cm. Weight 550 g.

Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects commensurate with use over time).

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity Ce.S.Ar. Centre for Archaeometric Studies.This lot is available for sale only with shipments within the European Union.

€ 600,00 / 900,00
Estimate
€ 380,00
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FURNITURE AND OBJETS D'ART FROM THE 17TH TO THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY

Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 21 September 2023
SINGLE SESSION 21/09/2023 Hours 15:00