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Reference: smtr177 Description: An exquisitely piqué decorated tortoiseshell needle case. The designs are arranged in the neoclassical symmetrical tradition, but they also have a natural elegant fluidity.  Origin: England Circa: 1800 Materials: Tortoiseshell and silver. Interior in leather. Size: 2.8"x1.2".7x3cm. Condition:

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