19th Century Tortoise Shell Card Case with Moth

Item Details

A 19th century tortoise shell card case with a hinged lid, faux ivory inner rim and tortoise moth applied to the front. A push button mechanism releases the hinged lid.

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Condition

- several very small chips to the tortoise veneer at the edge and edge of moth wing.

Dimensions

- interior opening width 2.25".

Item #

18DCC653-073-001