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CIRCA 1770, THE MOUNTS POSSIBLY LATER
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A Kelsterbach gold-mounted needlecase
Circa 1770, the mounts possibly later
Naturally painted and modelled in the form of a gallant's arm, his fist clenched and pierced to form a whistle, the rolled up shirt sleeve with trailing flowers divided by stripes and applied with a bouquet of flowers (slight chipping to the bouquet, wear to gilt ring on his small finger)
3 in. (9 cm.) long overall
Circa 1770, the mounts possibly later
Naturally painted and modelled in the form of a gallant's arm, his fist clenched and pierced to form a whistle, the rolled up shirt sleeve with trailing flowers divided by stripes and applied with a bouquet of flowers (slight chipping to the bouquet, wear to gilt ring on his small finger)
3 in. (9 cm.) long overall