A late 18th century tortoiseshell necessaire of serpentine knife box shape, the cover and sides inlaid with silver piqué of neoclassical design -- 2½in. high, implements lacking; another tortoiseshell and piqué inlaid necessaire; two tortoiseshell and piqué inlaid scent flask holders; and another scent flask case. (5)

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A late 18th century tortoiseshell necessaire of serpentine knife box shape, the cover and sides inlaid with silver piqué of neoclassical design -- 2½in. high, implements lacking; another tortoiseshell and piqué inlaid necessaire; two tortoiseshell and piqué inlaid scent flask holders; and another scent flask case. (5)

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