Sale 7469
London
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5 June 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,600
Estimate
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN CASE CIRCA 1750/60 Cylindrical slightly tapering burnt-orange étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with c-scrolls, bows and foliate swags, and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE' in gold on white enamel ground; in hinged fitted shagreen case lined with cream silk 4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long (2)
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