Null Tortoiseshell fly box with gold and silver inlay
The lid decorated with the…

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Tortoiseshell fly box with gold and silver inlay The lid decorated with the attributes of Love. 18th century H. 2.5 cm - W. 6 cm - D. 4 cm

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Tortoiseshell fly box with gold and silver inlay The lid decorated with the attributes of Love. 18th century H. 2.5 cm - W. 6 cm - D. 4 cm

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