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Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.

$2,329.38
£1,764.56
€2,000
CA$3,227.05
A$3,619.35
CHF 1,895.40
MX$43,978.61
NOK 24,068.36
SEK 22,818.50
DKK 15,227.53

About the Item

A very fine English Etui Case with original period fitting. The etui is carved in fruitwood and covered in a dark grey shagreen (Pastinachus sephen, Forrskål 1775) covering. It opens by pushing the button on the side. Finished in silver, the inner grid shows a series of cut-out seats for the insertion of the fitting, which includes a pencil, one bodkin, an ear pick, a spoon, a double ivory writing board, scissors and knife with tortoise shell covers. England, beginning 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)Depth: 0.7 in (1.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917143523492

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