Silver & Objects of Vertu - 17th July 2024
Lot 564
λ A late-18th century French silver travelling etui writing set,
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £630
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Description
λ A late-18th century French silver travelling etui writing set,
the case marked with a French control mark,
shaped oval form, pierced and engraved decoration, the interior fitted with a pair of silver-mounted bottles, a bodkin, a toothpick/ear cleaner, a spike, a pencil and a small ivory writing sleeve, height of case 5.3cm, approx. weighable 1.1oz.
Ivory registration number 5MXMKYL9.