Sold for $5,625

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A George III Gold Mounted and Agate Nécessaire

Manner of John Barbot, 18th Century

the agate case with gold cagework in the rococo taste, the lid opening to a fitted interior with two scene bottles and other implements.
apparently unmarked
Height 2 1/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

Condition Report

The case in good, stable condition. Some inclusions and natural fissures in agate but does not appear to be on surface or a result of damage to necessaire. Both scent bottles with stoppers stuck in place, one scent bottle with liquid still present in bottle. Bottle with liquid inside with a chip to one side of stopper top. The Bodkin is associated. Additional images available upon request.

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