The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to the Court of King Solomon, a painted fan, the verso with Diana and Endymion, the tortoiseshell sticks carved pierced and gilt with Neptune surprising Caenis, the guardsticks set with portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman - 10in. (25cm.), circa 1760

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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to the Court of King Solomon, a painted fan, the verso with Diana and Endymion, the tortoiseshell sticks carved pierced and gilt with Neptune surprising Caenis, the guardsticks set with portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman - 10in. (25cm.), circa 1760
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Caenis , a maiden famed for her beauty, was once ravished by Neptune whilst wandering on the sea shore. She found the experience so disagreeable that she prayed to be turned into a man, and this was granted.

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