12 August 2025 | 10:00 | Lots: 498
Two tortoiseshell cases
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Lot 247
Full Lot Description
A late 19th century tortoiseshell card case with mother of pearl inlay and an ivory trim, 10cm x 7.5cm x 1cm together with a tortoiseshell cigarette case with inset silver procession with dancing figures and elephants, 12.5cm x 8cm x 1.5cm (2)
Ivory Exemption reference: ESPNG62Q
Postage: Postable
Weight: 110
Total lot weight: 110
Condition Report
- Victorian calling card case -
- The clip does not keep the lid closed
- Small piece of ivory missing from the rim edge
- Visible scratches
- Small pieces of inlay missing
- Small pieces of tortoiseshell missing
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- Cigarette case
- The push button does not open the case
- Missing interior elastic
- Scuffs and scratches
- Crack to the back
- Back is larger than the front
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