An exceptional George III Tortoiseshell Pique Double Scent Etui, with its original velvet lined shagreen case. Made, most probably, in London circa 1780.
An exceptional George III Tortoiseshell Pique Double Scent Etui, with its original velvet lined shagreen case. Made, most probably, in London circa 1780.
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The Etui is broad rectangular in form, with cut corners and a slightly domed cover. The sides are beautifully inset with silver floral pique sprays, executed to the finest standard. The base also displays a floral spray and the upper section has a reeded girdle around the outside. The interior is finely fitted with silver bottle cages which contain the original scent bottles and stoppers. The Etui is all contained within its original velvet lined shagreen case. This is one of the finest etui's we have offered over the years and very desirable being a double example and still retaining its original shagreen case. This will be the reason for its outstanding condition.
Etui.
Height: 1.5 inches, 3.75 cm.
Width: 1.5 inches, 3.75 cm.
Depth: 0.75 inches, 1.88 cm
Case:
Height: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm.
Width: 1.75 inches, 4.38 cm
Depth: 1.25 inches, 3.13 cm.
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