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Lot Essay
L'étui à manuscrit ici présent est orné d'une décoration repoussée et gravée sous forme de feuillages entrelacés. Bien qu'il soit difficile de lire l'inscription se trouvant sur le couvercle, nous penchons pour une lecture des initiales 'IHS', représentant ainsi le monogramme du Christ, ou bien encore les initiales du propriétaire de cet étui. L'étui pouvait s'accrocher à la ceinture grâce à une lanière courant dans les passants latéraux facilitant ainsi le transport au quotidien de petits objets précieux, de manuscrits ou bien de couverts comme les trois autres étuis de la collection Marquet de Vasselot (lots 6, 7 et 15).
The present book satchel is decorated and embellished with an interlaced foliate design. Although difficult to read, the inscription on the lid is probably 'IHS', Christ's monogram, but if not may also be the original owner's initials. The satchel could be tied around the waist by cords running through the slots on either side, allowing the owner to carry small and precious objects, manuscripts or cutlery, as can be seen in three further lots from the Marquet de Vasselot collection (lots 6, 7, and 15).
The present book satchel is decorated and embellished with an interlaced foliate design. Although difficult to read, the inscription on the lid is probably 'IHS', Christ's monogram, but if not may also be the original owner's initials. The satchel could be tied around the waist by cords running through the slots on either side, allowing the owner to carry small and precious objects, manuscripts or cutlery, as can be seen in three further lots from the Marquet de Vasselot collection (lots 6, 7, and 15).