*** | A French ivory and silver gilt sewing etui, of oblong shape, the hinged cover opening to reveal hollowed compartments to accept scissors, thimble, stiletto, bodkin and needle case, each piece marked with boar's head indicating .800 fineness. 11 cm x 5.8 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century mauve agate etui, the tapered case with red veined highlights, gilt metal framed case, fully fitted with rule, scissors, wax collector, spoon etc. Push button release, height 8.6 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century tortoiseshell etui, with silver pique inlaid designs to the sides and a shield to the hinged lid. Hinge slightly faulted and some tools absent. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181. | *** | |
*** | A Victorian etui, the gilded metal exterior profusely embossed with classical scenes, the interior with various accessories, suspended from a conforming large hinged hook. | *** | |
*** | A Victorian tooled leather necessaire, the interior contains silver and silver plate accessories. 6 cm x 4 cm x 11 cm. | *** | |
*** | A William IV silver etui case, machine decoration to the exterior. Birmingham 1830, maker I.T. | *** | |
*** | A Continental porcelain etui, decorated with biblical figures, lid restored, opening to reveal an interior fitted with gilt washed scissors, knife, bodkin, etc. | *** | |
*** | A Victorian etui, the Moroccan leather case printed with a Swiss chalet and mountain scene, the interior velvet lined and containing sewing accessories, mirror to interior of lid. 13.5 cm x 10 cm x 2 cm | *** | |
*** | A George III period silver etui, engraved with a bow holding a shield and flowers. Birmingham 1794, Maker’s initials T.W. 3 x 6 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century silver on copper lady's etui, relief decorated in the Chinoiserie manner, tapered oval form, push-button lid release revealing fitted interior with one remaining ivory implement. 9.2 cm x 3.6 cm | *** | |