Lot Essay
A virtually identical cannon-form etui with painted decoration was in the Collection of Duane Voth, sold at Christie's East, December 13, lot 78.
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A RARE GEORGE III ENAMEL ETUI
PROBABLY BATTERSEA, CIRCA 1760
Cannon-form, the removable cover with trunnions and with gilt military trophies between, below the punning inscription Tirez moi avec addresse
5in. (12.7cm) long
PROBABLY BATTERSEA, CIRCA 1760
Cannon-form, the removable cover with trunnions and with gilt military trophies between, below the punning inscription Tirez moi avec addresse
5in. (12.7cm) long