Gutta Percha / Thermoplastic Snuff Box

Thermoplastic (Gutta Percha) period Civil War Snuff Box. Features the likeness of Gen. Sherman. His hand applied with gilding. No cracks chips or breaks of any sort and the hinge is tight. MEASURES 4"

Title: Collar Box with Gutta Percha Lid mark Scovill Mfg. Co. circa 1850 Provenance: Antique collar box with a gutta percha -- thermoplastic -- lid.; I listed this under "photographic," because the bo

A group of 5 snuff boxes, all 19th century or late 18th century, including: a silver plated and engraved Civil War era box, with equestrian scene, marked C. Parker. A 19th century gutta percha box wit

In a gutta percha case. It plays four tunes as written on the tune sheet. An unusual configuration of two tunes per turn in a snuff box music box. In operation at time of inspection. Minor damage to b

Two silverplated with applied Hebrew plaques and a Gutta Percha example with Hebrew pray in gilt throughout. L of largest 7.5cm (3in)

Grouping of 8 patch or snuff boxes. Including sterling silver, hand painted oriental decorated with 3 oriental ladies, gutta percha with mother-of-pearl inlay, bronze decorated on lid with basket of f

This box frame, or "union case," as they were called, is an amazing example of one of the many ways gutta-percha, an early thermoplastic made from tree sap imported from Malay in the 19th century, was

Rare circular box with molded medallions on either side. The top depicts Hays in full profile with embossed text: "For President Rutherford B.Hayes". The bottom depicts Wheeler, also in full profile w

Lot including (7) early Gutta Percha boxes (largest 5 1/2" x 3" x 3"), along with box. Property of The Barbara Packer, Estate, Germantown N.Y. and N.Y.C..

2 in an oak box, other is a gutta percha box, 5.5"x3.5"x2". All in Very Good Condition

Several early pot metal pins, one mother hen with chicks with green glass bellies, an eagle ballerina and others. Also includes victorian buckles, gutta percha box and other vintage pieces.

ANTIQUE DAGGUEROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH WITH GUTTA PERCHA THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH HONEYCOMB & PICNIC - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" / ASSORTED LARGE CABINET CARDS PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDING WEDDING & CHRISTENING - LARGEST IS 6

GUTTA PERCHA TOP BOX AND A SPECIMEN MICROSCOPE, 5" X 5" X 5" AND 7" TALL

Empty case with images of fireman on front and back of brown 6th plate gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, both front and back exterior of case decorated with fully dressed fireman holding bull

Half plate ambrotype portrait of a seated gentleman posed with his top hat on pedestal, cased in brown 6 1/4" x 5 1/4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, both front and back of case decorated

Lot of 5 19th century, gutta percha / union / thermoplastic cases with decorative fronts and backs, one without an image, 1 7/8 x 2 1/8". No issues.

19th century gentleman's ambro type image (faded) in a perfect "like new" brown 5" x 4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, gilded liner with US Federal shields at each corner, both front and b

Lot of 3 gutta percha / union / thermoplastic cases with picture frame molding borders - small case with flying angel carrying baby in her arms, interior with image of young man, 3 x 2 1/2", good cond

Black gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case with multiple sprays of vining flowers on front and back sides surrounding a large basket of flowers on tabletop - 4-section interior, one with paper la

Circa 1860 Antique Guttapercha or Thermoplastic Declaration of Independence. Approximate size is 11-5/8" x 13-3/4". A scarce example of thermoplastic production. Please note that this lot has a confid

Well detailed with Masonic iconography. 3 1/4" H x 4 3/4" wide.

Selection of five American molded thermoplastic gutta percha daguerreotype Union cases, some with images, 1850s, comprising a case with scrolled cartouche and gilded and velvet fitted interior, a rect

Walnut case. Gutta Percha panels with allegorical scenes. 11"h. x 16"w. x 12"d.

Vintage German Gutta Percha manicure set in embossed black box. 7 piece set features silver accents. Box height: 2 3/4"; Width: 8 1/8"; Depth: 6". Imperfections, age. (Ebony, bakelite, travel, necessa