A GEORGE II-STYLE GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE
CIRCA 1860
rectangular upright casket, the bloodstone panels mounted on four sides and cover in a gold cagework chased with figures in classical attire, putti, flowers and foliage, gem-set thumbpiece, the hinged cover opening to reveal four glass scent-bottles with gold neck and link chain attached to gold stopper in the form of an enamelled bird
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) high
A GEORGE II-STYLE GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE
CIRCA 1860
rectangular upright casket, the bloodstone panels mounted on four sides and cover in a gold cagework chased with figures in classical attire, putti, flowers and foliage, gem-set thumbpiece, the hinged cover opening to reveal four glass scent-bottles with gold neck and link chain attached to gold stopper in the form of an enamelled bird
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) high
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