Classic Design

A gold etui, probably English, circa 1760

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 EUR

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Lot Details

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Description

tapered oval form with push button and suspension loop, both sides chased with cartouches with classical figures in high relief, on side with a seated female figure, the other with a male figure holding a spear, surrounded by profuse rocaille ornament, the fitted interior complete with implements comprising a gold-handled steel-bladed knife, a gold-capped pencil, a gold-ended ear scoop, later scissors with post-1838 gold mark, tweezers writing slip now missing

10.1cm; 4in. high

overall weight 90 grams; 3.17 oz.

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