A musical necessaire

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A musical necessaire
in rectangular satinwood case with cut steel decoration and handle to lid, fitted interior with Palais Royal sewing and writing implements, many with inset gilt and enamel flower motif, two inkpots with ormolu caps and snuffbox movement below playing two airs, no. 524, the single comb stamped M+M -- 10 5/8in. (27cm.) wide, the cylinder 2 7/16in. (5.9cm.)
Further details
See colour plate II

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