PARIS, 1809-1819, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED CONTAINING AN "M" IN THE LOWER HALF OF A VERTICAL LOZENGE
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A French gold Needle-Case
Paris, 1809-1819, maker's mark rubbed containing an "M" in the lower half of a vertical lozenge
Slightly tapering étui of rectangular section, all four sides of cover and base engine-turned with a diaper pattern, the borders of lid and base framed by bands of scrolling foliage and pine cones on a matted ground, the slightly domed top engraved with a rosette, the plain matrix of the base engraved with initials
92 mm. (3 5/8 in.) high
(17 gr.)
Paris, 1809-1819, maker's mark rubbed containing an "M" in the lower half of a vertical lozenge
Slightly tapering étui of rectangular section, all four sides of cover and base engine-turned with a diaper pattern, the borders of lid and base framed by bands of scrolling foliage and pine cones on a matted ground, the slightly domed top engraved with a rosette, the plain matrix of the base engraved with initials
92 mm. (3 5/8 in.) high
(17 gr.)