ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740
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A George II gold-mounted bloodstone Nécessaire
English, circa 1740
Slightly tapering case, the broadly fluted bloodstone panels with gold borders chased with flowers, scrolls, floral festoons, masks and shells, with diamond pushpiece and gold suspension ring to the hinged cover, containing six implements comprising gold-mounted folding knife, scissors, ear-spoon with incorporated bodkin, steel tweezers, pencil holder and tablet
105 mm. (4 1/8 in.) high
English, circa 1740
Slightly tapering case, the broadly fluted bloodstone panels with gold borders chased with flowers, scrolls, floral festoons, masks and shells, with diamond pushpiece and gold suspension ring to the hinged cover, containing six implements comprising gold-mounted folding knife, scissors, ear-spoon with incorporated bodkin, steel tweezers, pencil holder and tablet
105 mm. (4 1/8 in.) high