Gold Boxes, Ceramics & Silver
Gold Boxes, Ceramics & Silver
A gold-mounted bloodstone etui, probably German, circa 1750
Lot Closed
May 26, 12:32 PM GMT
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A gold-mounted bloodstone etui
probably German, circa 1750
of quiver form, the carved faceted bloodstone body with reeded curved gold mounts embellished with chased scrollwork, gold pushpiece, the hinged gold lid revealing the fitted interior complete with implements, including scissors, ivory memorandum slips, a gold and bloodstone folding knife and tweezers, later fitted with a suspension loop and support pin on the base,
10.8cm., 4 1/4 in. high including suspension loop
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