Lot 783
  • 783

A GOLD, PINCHBECK AND HARDSTONE CHATELAINE, LONDON, CIRCA 1765 | A gold, pinchbeck and hardstone chatelaine, London, circa 1765

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • etui 10cm., 4 in., high; 19cm., 7 1/2 in. overall
the etui of quiver form, chased on the front with Poseidon and melusines below a flaming sun centred by the rose diamond thumbpiece, the reverse with the standing figure of Fame, the lid and gilt-metal backed belt clip chased with putti amid scrollwork, hung with two small agate fobs, one formed as a basket, the other circular with enamelled motto: fidelle en absence, the interior of the etui complete with implements, apparently unmarked

Condition

interior fitted with ivory slip (chipped at top), scissors, tweezers, pencil, spoon and folding knife. Really excellent condition.
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