Lot 190
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An embroidered casket worked with figures representing The Five Senses, fitted with six pink moiré silk lined drawers with embroidered fronts, the top worked with a portrait of a lady and a gentleman, signed Leonora 1936-37--12.5in x 13in x 8in, 20th century in 17th century style
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An embroidered casket worked with figures representing The Five Senses, fitted with six pink moiré silk lined drawers with embroidered fronts, the top worked with a portrait of a lady and a gentleman, signed Leonora 1936-37--12.5in x 13in x 8in, 20th century in 17th century style

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An embroidered casket worked with figures representing The Five Senses, fitted with six pink moiré silk lined drawers with embroidered fronts, the top worked with a portrait of a lady and a gentleman, signed Leonora 1936-37--12.5in x 13in x 8in, 20th century in 17th century style
See Illustration of casket and of sword fighting detail
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Ex lot 412, Jolly's, ibid
The embroideress shows a sense of fun in the depiction of two gentlemen fighting a duel - this appears to be a play on the words 'Touch' and 'Touché'.

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