A Fine Early 20thC Antique Loggerhead Turtle Shell sub-Antiques his other sitters included King

his other sitters included King George VI

side parted brown hair

were also popular

the colour and patination glowing and appealing

The lid is attached to the box with brass hinges

A Fine Early 20thC Antique Loggerhead Turtle Shell sub-Antiques his other sitters included KingOrigin: Asian Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 40 Length: 14 inches Width: 12. 5 inches (at widest point) The heart shaped carapace, probably from a relatively young male, having well defined segments (scutes) to the shell, and well formed skeletal ribs on the underside. The condition is superb with a beautiful glossy glow radiating from the shell and there are no areas of loss. There is a small hole present at the top