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French tortoise shell coin purse with intricately
inlaid silver initial monogrammed on the front of
either "M" or "W" depending on which way you turn it,
Circa 1870.      $425.00
Inventory #3368  2.75"H  2"W  .75"D
Antique French tortoise shell boxed set, comprised
of a purse with gold inlay and the makers name
imprinted into the metal on the inside.  It has a small
area on the rim that has been repaired.  The Card
Case is also gold inlaid and is immaculate, complete
with the space for calling cards and a notebook & the
original ivory pencil.  They are in the original box
that was made for them. Additional pictures
available upon request.  
$2,200.00
Inventory #3364  4.5"H  7.5"W  1.5"D
French tortoise shell coin purse with intricately
inlaid silver accents, Circa 1870.  $465.00
Inventory #3363  2"H  3.25"W  .75"D
19th Century tortoise shell cigar case with sterling
accents.  Has initials "R.G.".  All original.  
$750.00
Inventory #2976  3"H  6.25"W  1"D
French tortoise shell coin purse with intricately
inlaid gold accents on front and back.  Interior
is red leather.  
Circa 1830.  $445.00
Inventory #3373  2.5"H  3"W  .75"D
French oval snuff box, made of horn with inlaid
tortoise shell on top,
Circa 1880.  $450.00
Inventory #3369  1"H  3.5"W  1.5"D
French snuff box made of horn with inlaid tortoise
shell on top and around all four sides,
Circa 1880.  $350.00
Inventory #3370       .75"H  2.75"W  1"D  
French Georgian tortoise shell purse with intricate
silver inlay, c.1790.  Lining is still intact and in excellent
condition, however the sections for money are gone
(see picture).  Otherwise, the piece is in excellent
condition and the tortoise is perfect.  
$395.00
Inventory #3372  2.25"H  2.75"W  .25"D
French snuff box made of Papier Mache' with inlaid
tortoise shell on top and an intricate mother of pearl
and silver inlaid accent,
Circa 1880.  $445.00
Inventory #3354  1"H  3.5"W  1.5"D
French snuff box made of horn with inlaid tortoise
shell on top, circa1880. Someone wrote the word
"Lucky" on the top left corner in ink, written very
faint and looks like would come off with no trouble
but since the former owner considered this piece lucky,
I haven't taken it off!  
Circa 1880         $325.00
Inventory #3371  .75"H  3"W  1.5"D
French tortoise shell card case with exquisite
gold & silver intricately inlaid accents, Circa 1860.  
Complete with notebook and original pencil.  The
initials N and R are engraved in the center.  
Circa 1860      $675.00
Inventory #3357  4"H  2.5"W  .5"D
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