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Lot# 4281 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4281 Great Britain

    Ivory Box 1900 ca.: Large late 19th. century Sperm Whale Tooth with inserted silver stamp box by Mappin & Webb Ltd. London, hinged lid opens to one concave stamp compartment. Small split of ivory on top of tooth, right to the compartment, due to the ageing process. Length 15 cm., high 5 cm. of 348 gr. weight. Very unusual and scarce item.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF