ENGLISH, CIRCA 1750
Details
A George II gold and agate étui
English, circa 1750
The slightly tapering case of rectangular upright section with waved top, the sides set with striated grey agate plaques encased in reeded gold cagework with husks and shells, the rim to the cover inscribed 'Marque de mon Amitie', with paste-set pushpiece, lacking contents
3 15/16in. (99mm.) high
English, circa 1750
The slightly tapering case of rectangular upright section with waved top, the sides set with striated grey agate plaques encased in reeded gold cagework with husks and shells, the rim to the cover inscribed 'Marque de mon Amitie', with paste-set pushpiece, lacking contents
3 15/16in. (99mm.) high
Provenance
Almost certainly acquired by John, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-1792).