A rare cut-crystal and gilt-brass two-draw scent flask monocular, unsigned, modelled in the form of an ammonite, with stopper and screw-on cap -- 2¼in. (5.7cm.) wide (eyepiece lens missing); and a gilt-brass three-draw fob monocular, the body-tube decorated with flowers and foliage and bands of simulated rubies and diamonds, with suspension loop -- 2in. (5.1cm.) long extended

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A rare cut-crystal and gilt-brass two-draw scent flask monocular, unsigned, modelled in the form of an ammonite, with stopper and screw-on cap -- 2¼in. (5.7cm.) wide (eyepiece lens missing); and a gilt-brass three-draw fob monocular, the body-tube decorated with flowers and foliage and bands of simulated rubies and diamonds, with suspension loop -- 2in. (5.1cm.) long extended

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