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CIRCA 1750/1760
Details
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN CASE
CIRCA 1750/1760
cylindrical slightly tapering burnt-orange agate étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with c-scrolls, bows and foliate swags, and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE' in gold on white enamel ground, in hinged fitted shagreen case lined with cream silk
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long (2)
CIRCA 1750/1760
cylindrical slightly tapering burnt-orange agate étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with c-scrolls, bows and foliate swags, and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE' in gold on white enamel ground, in hinged fitted shagreen case lined with cream silk
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long (2)
Provenance
Christie's, London, 5 June 2007, lot 21.
Brought to you by
Amelia Anderson