A George III 18K Gold Mounted Gray Agate Nécessaire, circa 1760. 3-3/8 inches high (8.6 cm) (case). PROVENANCE:. La Vielle...

Description

A George III 18K Gold Mounted Gray Agate Nécessaire, circa 1760
3-3/8 inches high (8.6 cm) (case)

PROVENANCE:
La Vielle Russie, Inc., New York;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EL PASO COLLECTION

The tapering case with panels of striated gray agate mounted with scroll and floral decoration on a sablé ground, rose-cut diamond set in silver fitted to the thumb press of the hinged lid, accoutrements to interior include a narrow ivory tablet, gold capped pencil, folding knife, steel scissors, bodkin and an ear-spoon, bale loop to lid continues to a contemporary 14K gold chain.

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