Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 6th October 2021
Lot 771
λAn 18th century silver-mounted black shagreen etui
Estimate £700 - £900 | Hammer £700
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Description
λAn 18th century silver-mounted black shagreen etui,
unmarked, circa 1730,
tapering rectangular form, the hinged cover and base engraved with a mask and foliate decoration, the inside of the cover also engraved and inscribed 'Susanna Loyd', fitted with a grater, two tapering faceted handles, with two screw-in blades and two other attachments, plus an ivory pad, a pair of compasses, a pair of scissors, a pair of tweezers, and another item, length 10cm.
Provenance: purchased from Bonhams, 30 June 1998.