Lot Essay
An agate necessaire of similar shape and style is illustrated in Serge Grandjean et al. Gold Boxes and Miniatures of the Eighteenth Century, 1975, no. 23, p. 58.
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CIRCA 1770
Details
A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GLASS NECESSAIRE**
Circa 1770
In the manner of James Cox, the glass panels in imitation of agate, applied with rocaille cagework enclosing birds and flowers, with white enamel inscription VOTRE AMITIE FAIT MA SEULE FELICITE, with gem-set pushpiece, the hinged cover opening to reveal an interior fitted with ivory writing tablet with gold rivet, two gold-mounted glass scent bottles, a gold-mounted pencil, spoon, gold and steel tweezers and pen knife, apparently unmarked, the tablet, spoon and pen knife with later Dutch control marks, with fitted case
2¼in. (57mm.) high
Circa 1770
In the manner of James Cox, the glass panels in imitation of agate, applied with rocaille cagework enclosing birds and flowers, with white enamel inscription VOTRE AMITIE FAIT MA SEULE FELICITE, with gem-set pushpiece, the hinged cover opening to reveal an interior fitted with ivory writing tablet with gold rivet, two gold-mounted glass scent bottles, a gold-mounted pencil, spoon, gold and steel tweezers and pen knife, apparently unmarked, the tablet, spoon and pen knife with later Dutch control marks, with fitted case
2¼in. (57mm.) high
Provenance
A La Vieille Russie, New York
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.