AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III GILT FILIGREE COMBINED SCENT-BOTTLE AND THIMBLE, the thimble-shaped case with broad filigree band above threaded base engraved below 'The gift of Jane Dabbs 23d. Decr. 1799', containing miniature polygonal blue glass scent-bottle (stopper missing), circa 1799, 3.0cm. high; a vari-coloured gold thimble chased with a band of green and yellow gold vine foliage and fruit, with plaque of engraved initials FEC, circa 1830, and a jewelled gold thimble set around the base with alternating rubies and diamonds, in associated fitted case with address on base 'Cartier, 13 Rue de la Paix' (3)

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AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III GILT FILIGREE COMBINED SCENT-BOTTLE AND THIMBLE, the thimble-shaped case with broad filigree band above threaded base engraved below 'The gift of Jane Dabbs 23d. Decr. 1799', containing miniature polygonal blue glass scent-bottle (stopper missing), circa 1799, 3.0cm. high; a vari-coloured gold thimble chased with a band of green and yellow gold vine foliage and fruit, with plaque of engraved initials FEC, circa 1830, and a jewelled gold thimble set around the base with alternating rubies and diamonds, in associated fitted case with address on base 'Cartier, 13 Rue de la Paix' (3)

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INDENTFor the first item cf. E. Launert, Scent and Scent Bottles (1974) fig.135

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