Schildpad doosje - Box - .900 silver

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Egyptian-made turtle-shaped silver box with a hinged lid, 900/1000 silver, dating to 1970–1980, dimensions 2.2 × 6.4 × 7.7 cm and weight 57.6 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Description from the seller

Description: A beautiful box designed in the shape of a turtle. The shell features a hinge mechanism that allows it to function as a lid. The head is detailed with light blue glass eyes. Very elegant and detailed model!

Origin: Egypt
Silversmith: unknown
Year: 1970-1980
Certification marks: quality certification, unknown annual certification.

State: in good condition
Weight: 57.6 grams
Content: 900/1000
Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.4 x 7.7 cm
Photos are part of the description.

Lot number: A-11381

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Description: A beautiful box designed in the shape of a turtle. The shell features a hinge mechanism that allows it to function as a lid. The head is detailed with light blue glass eyes. Very elegant and detailed model!

Origin: Egypt
Silversmith: unknown
Year: 1970-1980
Certification marks: quality certification, unknown annual certification.

State: in good condition
Weight: 57.6 grams
Content: 900/1000
Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.4 x 7.7 cm
Photos are part of the description.

Lot number: A-11381

Due to the holidays, the delivery of orders may take longer than usual.
All our articles are sent via registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE), or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
57.6 g
Silver type
.900 silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Egypt
Material
Silver
Designer/Artist/Maker
Schildpad doosje
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.2 cm
Width
6.4 cm
Depth
7.7 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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