Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Jewellery
  • 19th century French ivory and silver-gilt etui


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item

19th century French ivory and silver-gilt etui
rectangular with hinged cover, the interior fitted with a gold needle case, pair of scissors, thimble, pocket knife and a pencil, 11cm wide

This lot is not suitable for export

(6)

Notes

The case with overall minor scuffing

Gross mass of the needle case 5.4g

Gross mass of the pencil 3.3g - the terminal with circular seal

Gross mass of the thimble - 2.5g

Marked with the French boar's head for silver

The back hinge missing 2 securing screws

This lot is not suitable for export



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