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A Regency Tortoise Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Needlework Box
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Regency Tortoise Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Needlework Box
19th Century
Height 5 x width 11 x depth 8 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. Few small losses to inlaid portion on top. Scattered cracks to tortoise shell veneer. Metal stringing is loose in the proper right front corner. Hinges are stable and lid opens and closes smoothly. There is a key and lock is functional. Interior is satin-lined. One interior lid has loose threads and seams on the top where it likely had fabric loops sewn in, but which are no longer present. Feet are sturdy. Additional images available upon request.