18th C. English / French Shagreen Etui, Drafting Tools
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Description
Western Europe, England or France, Georgian era, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A charming etui case made from shagreen (stingray or shark skin) with silver fittings and a wood compartment that holds brass and ivory tools- this was probably a convenient travel set for an architect or cartographer. There are 6 brass drafting instruments and a ivory ruler / measuring tablet. Size of case: 3" L x 1.3" W x 6.75" H (7.6 cm x 3.3 cm x 17.1 cm); silver quality: 90.65%
Provenance: private Greenwich, Connecticut, USA collection
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#180090
Provenance: private Greenwich, Connecticut, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#180090
Condition
Lid is completely loose. Missing several tools and the brass tools remaining may be missing some parts that thread to the ends. Silver fitting over interior wood compartment is completely loose, and wood underneath has remains of modern glue adhesive. Some stains to shagreen skin case, but otherwise in good condition.
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18th C. English / French Shagreen Etui, Drafting Tools
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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