Sold for $11,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A German Gold Mounted Agate Egg-Form Nécessaire

Hanau, 18th/19th Century

having a gold cage-work decorated body, the lid with a script band reading 'Souvenir d'Amitie' with a bundled foliate banded rim, the lid opening to a fitted compartment with fourteen tools present.
with French prestige marks of a harrow, two olive leaves and a crowned letter 'J' on flange of body
Height 3 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

Condition Report

In good, stable condition. The hardstone case appears intact without cracks or loses. The scent bottle with a repaired break to base. Lacking one tool (likely a bodkin) on interior. Additional images available upon request.

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