Lot 7751 ♣ - ibid157 Silver - online only - Tuesday, 31. March 2026, 03.00 PM
SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL NECESSAIRE
Possibly England, 19th century. With French import stamp 1893–1970.
Tortoiseshell body with inlaid silver decoration designed as flower garlands. The necessaire includes an ivory writing leaflet, a pencil holder, a glass flacon, a jack-knife, a pair of scissors, a toothpick, an ear scoop, and a measuring stick.
H 6.5 cm.
Provenance: Swiss private collection.
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Conditionreport:
Slight traces of use, such as surface scratches. The tortoiseshell is slightly bumped at the bottom edge. Slight soiling at the instruments and the flakon. In overall good condition. CHF 300 / 400 | (€ 310 / 410)
Sold for CHF 325 (including buyer's premium)