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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
23-Sep-2008
Lot No.
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Description:
Large enamel Necessaire, late 18th century, Staffordshire of tapering form, painted with figures by a lakeside palace, a courting couple and floral bouquets, reserved against a pink ground with raised white and gilt ornament, gilt-metal mounts, the interior with five various implements including a fruit knife with steel blade, an ivory notelet, a pencil and a folding ruler, some implements missing, (some minor damage to enamel). Height 10 cm
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Price:
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Category:
Recreations & Pursuits: Sewing - Compendia