A bloodstone, gold and gilt metal etui, probably German, circa 1740
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
the shaped oblong case with applied reeded bindings and scrolling mounts, the fitted interior complete with implements: folding knife with gold mounted bloodstone case, pencil, scissors, scoop, combination tweezers, file and nail parer and message slips
11.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $4,500 (Hammer Price)
- $5,490 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Sotheby's, Geneva, 16 November 1994, lot 43, illustrated
Alison AlfordSpecialist Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900 E: Ann Roberts |
Harley YoungSpecialist, Arts & Design Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlSpecialist, Arts & Design Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |