A very fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Etui made, most probably, in London, circa 1780.

A very fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Etui made, most probably, in London, circa 1780.
A very fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Etui made, most probably, in London, circa 1780.

A very fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Etui made, most probably, in London, circa 1780.

£695
Category

Fine Boxes

Reference

192427

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The Etui is of an unusual large size and has a hinged cover. The exterior is decorated, on both the front and reverse, with Neo-Classical garlands of foliate motifs, flowers and bluebell drops, tied with paterae. Both the front and the reverse also display a navette shaped cartouche and star motifs. The top is also decorated with a floral motif and this piece is in excellent condition.



Length: 3 inches, 7.5cm.

Width: 1.75 inches, 4.38cm.



Year

1780

Country

London

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