Lot 235
  • 235

A gold-mounted bloodstone needle case, English, circa 1840

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • A gold-mounted bloodstone needle case, English, circa 1840
  • hardstone, gold
  • 10 cm., 4in. long
slightly tapering cylindrical form, in the taste of the 1760s, the gold mounts chased with scrollwork and garlands

Condition

The base panel probably replaced; nicks to gold inner rim.
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