A FRENCH VARI-COLOUR GOLD NEEDLE-CASE
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A FRENCH VARI-COLOUR GOLD NEEDLE-CASE

WITH THE SMALL EXCISE MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS, 1819-1838

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A FRENCH VARI-COLOUR GOLD NEEDLE-CASE
with the small excise mark for gold, Paris, 1819-1838
Flattened cylindrical tapering gold étui with hinged convex top, both sides of the frosted gold body stamped in three-colour gold with foliate and floral branches, onion-shaped leafy base with beaded finial, the floral cap with gold suspension ring, button-shaped gold pushpiece
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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