A George III gold, enamelled, cut-steel and Jasperware mounted toothpick case
apparently unmarked
Rectangular with rounded ends, the cover with central ovoid Jasperware panel of St George slaying the dragon within a cut steel 'jewelled' frame on a royal blue translucent enamel ground flanked by two circular panels with similar frames, the gold hinge mount and side set with three bands of cut steel 'jewels,' the base with a blue enamelled panel over a linear and pellet engine-turned ground reflecting the cover mounts, the interior with mirror and green velvet lining, contained within original red leather carrying case, length 9.8cm.
Rectangular with rounded ends, the cover with central ovoid Jasperware panel of St George slaying the dragon within a cut steel 'jewelled' frame on a royal blue translucent enamel ground flanked by two circular panels with similar frames, the gold hinge mount and side set with three bands of cut steel 'jewels,' the base with a blue enamelled panel over a linear and pellet engine-turned ground reflecting the cover mounts, the interior with mirror and green velvet lining, contained within original red leather carrying case, length 9.8cm.
Estimate:
£3,500 - 4,000
€4,100 - 4,700
US$ 5,300 - 6,100
€4,100 - 4,700
US$ 5,300 - 6,100
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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