Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014

Lot 280

λ A 19th century French leather and steel mounted étui in the form of a trunk

Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £40

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Description

λ A 19th century French leather and steel mounted étui in the form of a trunk, the silk lined interior fitted with four utensils, hooks and scissors with ivory handles, the base with the remains of a paper trade label inscribed 'Ala Mere de famille, 9, Boulev de la Madeleine COURONNE, Brosserie', 6.9cm high, 15cm wide, 5.8cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.