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PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1770/1780, LATER STRUCK WITH THE PRAGUE TAX MARK FOR GOLD 1806/1807
細節
A GEORGE III GOLD NECESSAIRE
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1770/1780, LATER STRUCK WITH THE PRAGUE TAX MARK FOR GOLD 1806/1807
tapering flattened rectangular gold case, all over engraved with diagonal wavy garlands of leaves on an engine-turned reeded wavy ground, hinge at the short end, the inside fitted with steel scissors with gold handles, two ivory-leaved tablets, a gold folding knife with steel blade, a silver ear-spoon, gadrooned reeded gold pencil holder with pencil and metal plume
3½ in. (89 mm.) high
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1770/1780, LATER STRUCK WITH THE PRAGUE TAX MARK FOR GOLD 1806/1807
tapering flattened rectangular gold case, all over engraved with diagonal wavy garlands of leaves on an engine-turned reeded wavy ground, hinge at the short end, the inside fitted with steel scissors with gold handles, two ivory-leaved tablets, a gold folding knife with steel blade, a silver ear-spoon, gadrooned reeded gold pencil holder with pencil and metal plume
3½ in. (89 mm.) high
來源
Christie's, London, 22 May 2001, lot 129.
注意事項
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
榮譽呈獻
Amelia Anderson