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LONDON, CIRCA 1765
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A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE
LONDON, CIRCA 1765
tapering rectangular case of grey agate, with domed top and base, stamped and pierced gold cagework mounts decorated with reeded scrolls, foliage, birds and rocaille, the interior fitted with ivory tablet, bodkin, tweezers, scissors, pencil and tortoiseshell-handled hinged blade, gold suspension loop and push-piece
4 in. (102 mm.) high
LONDON, CIRCA 1765
tapering rectangular case of grey agate, with domed top and base, stamped and pierced gold cagework mounts decorated with reeded scrolls, foliage, birds and rocaille, the interior fitted with ivory tablet, bodkin, tweezers, scissors, pencil and tortoiseshell-handled hinged blade, gold suspension loop and push-piece
4 in. (102 mm.) high
Special notice
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.
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