"THE NASSAU BANK" CAST IRON TURTLE ADVERTISING PAPERWEIGHT WITH HINGED MIRROR LID.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #218 - Part I
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
2-3/8x4" long copper highlighted cast iron turtle w/hinge along right side of turtle's shell, allowing for celluloid covered shell to lift, revealing mirror underneath w/open compartment. Celluloid portion has text reading "The Nassau Bank Safe Deposit Vaults - Safe - Solid- Sound" w/shell pattern around edges. This has Whitehead & Hoag marking at bottom. Most of these turtle paperweights were produced in smaller sizes, this being one of just a handful we've offered w/hinged mirror on the back. Scattered aging and nice patina. VF/Exc.
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