Lot 258
A good mid 19th century French tortoiseshell and gold necessaire. The hinged rectangular case,...
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Lot 258
A good mid 19th century French tortoiseshell and gold necessaire. The hinged rectangular case,...
Lot 258
Lot Description
A good mid 19th century French tortoiseshell and gold necessaire. The hinged rectangular case, of slightly domed form with waisted sides on three (of four) ivory bun feet, enclosing a wine plush-lined fitted interior with thimble, sheathed scissors, stiletto (awl), needle case, two thread-winders of six-pointed star form, and a circular box with push-on cover, 5.5" x 3.75" x 1.5" high, (14cm x 9.5cm x 4cm).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Minor tarnishing to scissor blades. Slight cracking to stiletto casing. Two veneer losses to corners of box. One foot missing.
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