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English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830
$695
£529.70
€605.48
CA$977.82
A$1,071.17
CHF 563.82
MX$12,784.73
NOK 7,187.32
SEK 6,570.30
DKK 4,522.85
About the Item
A finely made English Regency-period folding memorandum case, veneered in genuine tortoiseshell with softly rounded edges and narrow silver-mounted borders. The hinged form opens to reveal a red-lined interior, likely intended for notes or visiting cards, with hand-finished construction evident throughout. The natural translucency and mottled coloration of the shell, combined with the simple push-stud clasp and inset knuckle hinge, are characteristic of early 19th-century English workmanship. Unmarked, as typical for this class of object, the case is attributable to an unidentified English maker working within the Birmingham or London tortoiseshell trades during the Regency period.
Measurements: 2.75 in. w x 3.875 in. h
- Dimensions:Height: 3.875 in (9.85 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:C. 1810-1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Some losses and lifting to surface, hinge does not lock.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7838248064892
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