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CIRCA 1840
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A GEORGE III STYLE GOLD-MOUNTED AND GEM-SET HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE WITH WATCH**
Circa 1840
Rectangular, the hardstone panels applied with diamond, emerald and ruby floral sprays with birds and flower bouquets, the cover centering a watch with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with gilt-finished cylinder movement, the hinged cover opening to reveal a compartment fitted with mirror, ivory writing tablet with gold rivet, gold spoon and tweezers, agate-clad gold pen knife, two gold-mounted cut-glass bottles and a gold-mounted cut-glass seal, marked on bottle mounts, pen knife, spoon, tweezers, seal and box with French control marks post 1847
3 1/8in. (79mm.) long
Circa 1840
Rectangular, the hardstone panels applied with diamond, emerald and ruby floral sprays with birds and flower bouquets, the cover centering a watch with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with gilt-finished cylinder movement, the hinged cover opening to reveal a compartment fitted with mirror, ivory writing tablet with gold rivet, gold spoon and tweezers, agate-clad gold pen knife, two gold-mounted cut-glass bottles and a gold-mounted cut-glass seal, marked on bottle mounts, pen knife, spoon, tweezers, seal and box with French control marks post 1847
3 1/8in. (79mm.) long
Provenance
Antique Porcelain Company, London
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.