Furniture & Works of Art - 11th October 2011

Lot 153

A late 18th century tortoiseshell and pique etui

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £500

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Description

A late 18th century tortoiseshell and pique etui, decorated with squirrels and baskets of flowers, with a pull-off cover, fitted a pistol grip penknife, a pair of steel and gilt metal scissors,a bodkin and a folding ivory note board, 3.5in (9cm) h.