Lot 1119

Four Personal or Household Items, 18th century,

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Four Personal or Household Items, 18th century,

Item Details

Description

Four Personal or Household Items, 18th century, including a steel draw box engraved "Geo. Gregson/Dronfield 1756" within a rococo scroll frame, the back of the box pierced, inside rear of the case with traces of "T. SHAW" mark; a steel spectacles case with hinged lid and line decoration at the opening; a quizing (magnifying) glass in a brass wire frame and housed in a carved mahogany case with a pivoting lid; and a brass chatelaine hook with wrigglework decoration, engraved initials "WH" and steel chain links with brass hooks, lg. to 5 3/4 in.

Condition

Condition: Draw box toned overall to mottled gray/brown and has a dent on the front and back; spectacles case has a mostly bright surface with spots of gray/brown toning, old scratches and metal flaws; quizzing glass has two small chips, case has minor wear and stains; chatelaine chain has some oxidation and is toned to gray/brown.

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Four Personal or Household Items, 18th century,

Name: Four Personal or Household Items, 18th century,
SKU: 116762726
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

Starting Price $200

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