Sampson mordan silver gilt tortoise
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A rare late Victorian silver novelty 'tortoise' table bell
Joseph Braham, London 1900
Realistically modelled as a tortoise, with silver shell, body, head and tail, clockwork bell mechanism operated by depressing the head and tail, length 16cm.
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Date: Nineteenth Mar, 2024 11:00
Location: Barley Get together Centre
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