European dressing-table box
Forani Collection
Cat. No: CH73-683

Imitation ivory box of celluloid or Bakelite, for the dressing-table, perhaps to hold a lady's hairpins, with representation on the lid of a turtle confronting a bee, presumably to symbolize industry and sloth. European, late 19th early 20th century. L 7.00 cm. H 4.50 cm. Acquired: Brighton, England.

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