A GEORGE II-STYLE JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE

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£ 6 300
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18.04.2023 13:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 935981
Lot 39 | A GEORGE II-STYLE JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE
Tapering rectangular upright casket in moss agate panels mounted on four sides and cover in a gold cagework chased with classical figures putti reclining amongst flowers and foliage, the body applied with the gem-set thumbpiece and push button, the hinged cover opening to reveal four Venetian glass scent-bottles with swirling white fluting, the gold neck mounts enameled in white with 'AMITIE', 'VIELLANT' (sic), 'AMOUR' and 'SOUVENIR', the stopper with link chain formed of a porcelain bird
23/4 in. (70 mm.) high
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
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