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Two European Tortoise Shell Boxs — auction comparables · Snaplot Comparables

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GBP1–GBP1,231 covers 90% of 157 lots · outliers up to GBP294,918 reachable via the input boxes

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AnyAsian Art192Jewellery & Gems188Furniture, Design & Mirrors143Silver & Gold134Other90Watches & Clocks61Porcelain & Pottery44Fashion & Vintage41Arts & Graphics32Toys & Collectables32Glass25Lighting23Books, Maps & Manuscripts18Music & Musical Instruments18Miscellaneous16Medals, Arms & Armour14Coins & Banknotes13Nautica, Technica & Optic11Sculptures10Carpets, Rugs & Textile7Ethnographical6Tin & Metals4Vehicles4Photographs3Stamps3— uncategorised —3Wine & Spirits2Art1Music & Instruments1

Comparables: 1,139
Median: £60
Suggested estimate: £25 – £140
25–75% range: £25 – £261
Overall range: £1 – £294,918

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Sell-through 98% of lots sold

2% at premier salerooms

Trend↘ falling -23% over 8y

Median from 157 sold in the last 36 months·hammer prices, excl. buyer's premium — fair-market auction value (retail/insurance replacement runs higher)

1,210 comparables for “Two European Tortoise Shell Boxs” · page 17 of 51

· Sept 2013
SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISE SHELL HINGED OVAL BOX
US$175
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SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISE SHELL HINGED OVAL BOX

US$175

est US$175 – —

Jewellery & Gems

English style tea caddy

est US$700 – —

English style tea caddy

est US$700 – —

Furniture, Design & Mirrors

A William IV rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea

est £50 – —

A William IV rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea

est £50 – —

Furniture, Design & Mirrors

A Continental rosewood and marquetry centre, table

est £400 – —

A Continental rosewood and marquetry centre, table

est £400 – —

Furniture, Design & Mirrors

A quantity of mostly tortoise shell dressing table

est £30 – —

A quantity of mostly tortoise shell dressing table

est £30 – —

[ BOOKS ]

est £85 – —

[ BOOKS ]

est £85 – —

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

REGENCY IVORY MOUNTED TORTOISE SHELL TEA CADDY Of chamfe

est US$1,400 – —

REGENCY IVORY MOUNTED TORTOISE SHELL TEA CADDY Of chamfe

est US$1,400 – —

Furniture, Design & Mirrors

Decorative Accessories

est US$275 – —

Decorative Accessories

est US$275 – —

Stamp Boxes and Related Items Metal Boxes A fine cast novelty two compartment box in the form of a tortoise

Stamp Boxes and Related Items Metal Boxes A fine cast novelty two compartment box in the form of a tortoise

A French Gilt Bronze Barometer

est US$8,750 – —

A French Gilt Bronze Barometer

est US$8,750 – —

Nautica, Technica & Optic

Collection of faux tortoise shell jewelry.

est US$25 – —

Collection of faux tortoise shell jewelry.

est US$25 – —

Jewellery & Gems

A Victorian silver two division pen knife holder engraved throughout

est £170 – —

A Victorian silver two division pen knife holder engraved throughout

est £170 – —

Assorted ivories - European and Oriental,

est £360 – —

Assorted ivories - European and Oriental,

est £360 – —

Miscellaneous treen, porcelain and metalware, early 20th c a...

est £50 – —

Miscellaneous treen, porcelain and metalware, early 20th c a...

est £50 – —

Chinese 19th Century powder box with tortoise shell overlay and carved

est US$1,300 – —

Chinese 19th Century powder box with tortoise shell overlay and carved

est US$1,300 – —

A BRASS LAMP & PAIR TORTOISE SHELL LAMPS C. 1950

est US$475 – —

A BRASS LAMP & PAIR TORTOISE SHELL LAMPS C. 1950

est US$475 – —

A group of sewing items

est £200 – —

A group of sewing items

est £200 – —

Carpets, Rugs & Textile

A modern mounted tortoise-shell dressing set, comprising:-

est £782 – —

A modern mounted tortoise-shell dressing set, comprising:-

est £782 – —

<div> <b> Tefillos HaMoadim - Tortoise shell binding! </b> </div> <div> Amsterdam, 1726 <br /> </div> <div> * <br /> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> Spectacular museum piece! <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Order of prayers for Shalosh Regalim, Succos-Simchas Torah, Pesach and Shavuot, in Sephardic rite. The sefer also includes a Passover Haggadah with instructions in Spanish and Hebrew. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> This piece is in pristine condition, printed with dark ink on high-quality, thick paper and features shiny gilded edges. It is bound in an expensive processed tortoise shell and boasts elaborate gold-plated silver clasps. The spine likewise features two gold-plated silver plates to preserve the hard cover and protect it from breakage. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Tortoise shell bindings are the rarest bindings to be used, and of those many have cracks and damages due to the rigid material. Thus, any complete item in its original turtle shell binding in good condition is regarded as a treasured collector’s item. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> <b> Amsterdam, 1726.</b> 175 leaves. Page size: 15.5 cm. Several pages are cropped at the margins until the text. Preserved in a new matching case and lined with cloth-paper for preservation. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Provenance: Bill Gross Collection </div> <div> <br /> </div>

<div> <b> Tefillos HaMoadim - Tortoise shell binding! </b> </div> <div> Amsterdam, 1726 <br /> </div> <div> * <br /> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> Spectacular museum piece! <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Order of prayers for Shalosh Regalim, Succos-Simchas Torah, Pesach and Shavuot, in Sephardic rite. The sefer also includes a Passover Haggadah with instructions in Spanish and Hebrew. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> This piece is in pristine condition, printed with dark ink on high-quality, thick paper and features shiny gilded edges. It is bound in an expensive processed tortoise shell and boasts elaborate gold-plated silver clasps. The spine likewise features two gold-plated silver plates to preserve the hard cover and protect it from breakage. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Tortoise shell bindings are the rarest bindings to be used, and of those many have cracks and damages due to the rigid material. Thus, any complete item in its original turtle shell binding in good condition is regarded as a treasured collector’s item. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> <b> Amsterdam, 1726.</b> 175 leaves. Page size: 15.5 cm. Several pages are cropped at the margins until the text. Preserved in a new matching case and lined with cloth-paper for preservation. <br /> <br /> </div> <div> Provenance: Bill Gross Collection </div> <div> <br /> </div>

THREE ANTIQUE ENGLISH BOXES

est US$130 – —

THREE ANTIQUE ENGLISH BOXES

est US$130 – —

Arts & Graphics

A 19th century mother of pearl card case

est £360 – —

A 19th century mother of pearl card case

est £360 – —

Furniture, Design & Mirrors

A five piece cased dressing table set, comprising

est £110 – —

A five piece cased dressing table set, comprising

est £110 – —

A collection of gaming items

est £220 – —

A collection of gaming items

est £220 – —

Toys & Collectables

Two silver and mother of pearl salt dishes, together with a ...

est £30 – —

Two silver and mother of pearl salt dishes, together with a ...

est £30 – —

US$4,200

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