A MEISSEN GOLD-MOUNTED NEEDLE-CASE

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A MEISSEN GOLD-MOUNTED NEEDLE-CASE
Circa 1750

Of tapering cylindrical form, the lower part and the cover painted with figures promenading before buildings in a wooded river landscape beneath a cloudy sky, the ends with flower-sprays, the hinged gold mounts cast with shells and flowerheads and with shell thumbpiece
3 1/8in. (8cm.) long

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