nécessaire en verre, pierres précieuses à montures en or, Londres, vers 1765

chaque côté orné de verre à rayures imitant l'agate sur une laque rouge et orné de guirlandes de fleurs en émeraudes et diamants, les montures ciselées d'ornement rocaille, l'intérieur complet avec ses ustensiles en or et pinchbeck ainsi que d'une tablette en ivoire

of tapering form, each side panelled in striped glass over red lacquer simulating agate and applied with rose diamonds and emerald flower garlands, the mounts chased with rocaille ornament, the interior complete with 6 gold and pinchbeck implements including an ivory tablet

unusually good and crisp condition, some motteling to lacquer under the glass, all fittings appear to be original and comprise: steel tweesers, gold pencil, gold and steel spoon, golt mounted folding knife, gold handle scissors and ivory slip.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."