Lot 038 - Antique Turtle Shell Ashtray with Metal Liner, 4" L

Lot 038 - Antique Turtle Shell Ashtray with Metal Liner, 4" LAntique turtle shell converted into an ashtray or small dish, fitted with a metal liner inside the hollowed carapace. The shell retains its natural scute pattern with dark brown and amber coloring on the top and reddish brown marginal scutes along the edges. The metal liner shows oxidation and patina. The underside of the shell shows wear, minor losses along the marginal edges, and small openings near the head and tail ends. General age consistent

999 fine silver overlay in a etched floral lily and leaf design

Pre-Auction Notes: This item is likely for measuring powders or other substances

Here is a wonderful Royal De Luxe Chrome Plated manual portable typewriter in its original case and in fully functioning condition with a brand new black and red ink ribbon installed and ready to be used

predominantly circular in format

No planchette is included

a brass commemorative medal inscribed "Denver Mense Augusto 1699" with edelweiss decoration

pages mostly loose

Dimensions: 8

Pre-Auction Notes: This watercolor is signed C

25" W x 10" L x 1

An antique handwritten log book and journal chronicling a soldier's enlistment and service in the Philippine-American War with the 26th Infantry United States Volunteers

red stigmata details