Property from the Estate of Mr. Mark Fritz, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Bottom left case in overall good condition. Veneers intact and tight. Silvered metal plaque to top inscribed "Mary". Having small chip near plaque approximately 1/16 inch long. Thumb release sticks. Top opens and closes smoothly. Height 3 3/4 x width 2 3/4 inches. Bottom right example in overall good, stable, complete condition. Veneers intact but some of the veneers to the edge likely replaced. Top opens and closes smoothly, but the release sticks. One of the faux ivory bands to edge of top detatched but retained. Center example opens book style to a fabric accordion style card holder. Veneers to exterior mostly intact but missing part of the bottom edge approximately 2 1/8 x 1/4 inch. Loss to interior where catch hits causes case not to lock. Height 4 1/4 x width 3 inches. Top right example in overall good condition. Veneers intact. Top opens and closes smoothly. Height 4 1/8 x width 3 1/8 inches. Top left example in overall good condition. Veneers intact. One veneer near hinge on edge likely replacement 3/8 x 1/4 inch. Hinge release operates smoothly. Top opens easily. Some looseness to hinge. Height 4 1/8 x width 3 1/8 inches.

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