SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770
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A gilt-metal mounted enamel writing necessaire
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770
of rectangular casket form, the cover painted with a figural cartouche, the sides with rural scenes, opening to reveal a clear glass enamel topped ink-pot and a powder pot (other contents lacking) -- 6.8cms; an enamelled etui, painted with figural and floral reserves against a white gilt-highlighted ground (lacking contents) -- 9.8cms; and an enamelled bodkin case, the gilt bordered cartouches painted with rural scenes -- 13.2cms. (3)
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770
of rectangular casket form, the cover painted with a figural cartouche, the sides with rural scenes, opening to reveal a clear glass enamel topped ink-pot and a powder pot (other contents lacking) -- 6.8cms; an enamelled etui, painted with figural and floral reserves against a white gilt-highlighted ground (lacking contents) -- 9.8cms; and an enamelled bodkin case, the gilt bordered cartouches painted with rural scenes -- 13.2cms. (3)
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