Fine Silver - 27th April 2016

Lot 494

λAn 18th century French gold-mounted writing set/necessaire

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £550

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Description

λAn 18th century French gold-mounted writing set/necessaire,

circa 1770,

comprising: a gold- mounted clear glass bottle, and ear pick/scraper, a pencil and knife, with ivory handles/sheaths, a writing tablet and a silk covered calendar, dated 1770, in a velvet lined skin covered case decorated with flowers, height 6.5cm.