Lot #129 - A Small Tortoiseshell Sewing Box*
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Auction
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Sale Date:20 Nov 2011 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:129
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Lot Description:A Small Tortoiseshell Sewing Box*
19th Century. The rectangular box with cushion cut lid all veneered with tortoiseshell, internally the edges trimmed in veneered ivory and containing a simple segmented compartment with original ivory and silver sewing equipment, 18cm wide. -
References:Illustrated in Cummins, Dr G., Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk, colour plate 591, p. 319.
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Notes:Note: for buyers intending to export this lot outside of Australia, CITES regulations apply. Contact department for details.
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Estimate:A$4,800 - 5,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Sport & Hobbies
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.