comprising two quiver-form etuis, one cast with flowery scrolls, the other with figures inhabiting the scrolls and hung on a similarly decorated chatelaine, English, circa 1760, 11 & 18.5 cm., 4 1/2, 7 1/4 in.; and another plain polished example with engraved formal ornament, the interior complete with steel, gilt-metal and ivory implements, English, circa 1735, 12cm. 4 3/4 in ; the notebook cover cast with masks and foliage below a monogram, ivory slips, early 20th century, 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in

Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 22, the first item is possibly ‘Silver-gilt etui (French 18th century). Elaborately chased. The instruments are missing. Fryston collection’.

First worn, no contents Second belt clasp and etui different tones of gilding, ivory slips and steel scissors only Third good condition but some implements are somewhat rusted some wear to gilding
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