The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
English Enamel Necessaire, Circa 1770
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
Lot Details
Description
English Enamel Necessaire
Circa 1770
Elongated cartouche shape, embossed and painted in bright colors with Mercury writing and a woman beside a tea urn, the cover with a putto and pair of doves, within gilt borders on white ground, fitted with pencil holder, bodkin, scissors, nail file/tweezers, spoon, folding knife, ear pick.
Height: 4 1/4 inches
10.7 cm