A pinchbeck chatelaine, London, circa 1750/60
Auction Closed
November 10, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A pinchbeck chatelaine, London, circa 1750/60
the shaped belt hook chased with a dancing harlequin above stylised shells and below a flower garland within rich scrollwork, the hinged section below decorated with two putti within scrolling foliage, the etui of quiver form, decorated with classical figures above a mandoline and below roses and other flowers, two lovebirds on the reverse of the hinged lid, within rococo scrollwork, circular pushpiece, the fitted interior containing steel scissors, a pencil holder, ivory writing slips and a bodkin, some implements missing,
21cm., 8¼in. high
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