Raro Antiguo Georgiano Shagreen Necessaire, Estuche con 5 Herramientas Originales

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Vendedor: antiquesuncommontreasure ✉️ (8.098) 98.8%, Ubicación del artículo: San Marcos, California, US, Realiza envíos a: WORLDWIDE y muchos otros países, Número de artículo: 302749818352 Raro Antiguo Georgiano Shagreen Necessaire, Estuche con 5 Herramientas Originales.

Rare Antique Georgian Era Shagreen Necessaire, Etui with 5pc Original Tools

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Very good to excellent, given age and type. There are a few original implements no longer in the etui, if you look closely at the openings, one can surmise a missing notepad for the elongated opening, a bodkin (lacing needle) for the slender and rounded opening. The only flaw on the etui is a very slight separation in the silver at the top rim, and only noted upon very close inspection but we wish to disclose (as the previous owner did not, I might add). A superb piece, all told, and well over 200 years of age.

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  • Style: Georgian
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Origin: France

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