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EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
11.162
Unknown
19th c.
An etui, or bodkin holder, is a decorative container used to hold bodkins (hairpins), toothpicks, or other small tools.
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
11.163
Unknown
19th c.
The egg is formed of two pieces of shaped bloodstone. Both pieces are covered with a gold cage chased with scrolls and roses. About the center is an inscription in gold letters on opaque white...
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
11.164
Unknown
19th c.
An etui, or bodkin holder, is a decorative container used to hold bodkins (hairpins), toothpicks, or other small tools.
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
11.166
Unknown
19th c.
An etui, or bodkin holder, is a decorative container used to hold bodkins (hairpins), toothpicks, or other small tools.
NOTEBOOK (CARNET)
NOTEBOOK (CARNET)
11.18.1-3
Antoine Louis Anthiaume (Goldsmith)
1784-1786
The shape of the carnet is almost rectangular. The top portion lifts up to reveal a gold pencil and three ivory leaves. On the front near the top is the word "Souvenir" in script outlined in...
SNUFFBOX
SNUFFBOX
11.19
Les Frères Toussaint (Attributed to)
late 18th Century
The oval box has panels on the lid and sides which are covered with dark blue enamel to which are affixed various motifs in chased silver set with brilliants. On the lid are three figurines...
PENCIL WITH CLOCK
PENCIL WITH CLOCK
11.191
Cartier (Firm)
20th c.
The pencil is reeded finely lengthwise for the central portion. Near the top a band slides opens and reveals a clock. The slide is reeded and has a dark blue band across the top and bottom. The...
EYEGLASS CASE WITH EYEGLASSES
EYEGLASS CASE WITH EYEGLASSES
11.198.1-2
Cartier (Firm)
ca. 1930
The outside of the flat rectangular case is covered with very fine horizontal reeding. On the front in a plain rectangle is a monogram in blue enamel. The lining is red and contains a pair of...
SNUFFBOX
SNUFFBOX
11.21
Daniel Marchand (Jeweler)
late 18th Century
The oval box is hinged. The cover, bottom and sides have panels with dark blue enamel over striped-engine turning. The one on the top has a small scale scene in painted enamel of a garden with a...
FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST AT A RED CROSS BALL
FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST AT A RED CROSS BALL
11.217
Cartier (Firm)
ca. 1960
The rectangular frame is made in a simple style. It is ribbed on all four sides. At the top is a monogram set in blue sapphires. It contains a photograph of MMP with Colonel Paul and a Marine...
ROUND BOX WITH "AGAMEMNON'S CLAIM TO BRISEIS"
ROUND BOX WITH "AGAMEMNON'S CLAIM TO BRISEIS"
11.22
Louis Lacarrière (Jeweler)
1783-1784
A round box with a hinged cover. On the cover is an oval medallion containing a painted scene representing "Agamemnon's Claim to Briseis." A garland of green leaves and red berries in enamel on...
SEAL
SEAL
11.221
Fabergé (Firm)
1908-1917
The handle of the seal is in emerald quartz. Beneath the handle is a circle of half pearls encrusted in the band of green gold. Below them, there is pink enamel over an engraved ground, and about...