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Case of tortoiseshell with gold fittings, 1750 - 1775, silver (metal); copper (metal); gilding (material); gold (metal)
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Case Piece

Case of tortoiseshell with gold fittings

Maker unknown · 1750 - 1775

Medium
silver (metal); copper (metal); gilding (material); gold (metal)
Dimensions
height 7.5 cm x width 17.7 cm x depth 12.5 cm
Accession
BK-1977-27
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