£ 975.00
Circa 1860
England
Height 3 ¾ inches Width 2 ¾ inches Depth 2 inches
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A charming Victorian tortoiseshell and silver piqué work etui, of shaped rectangular form with cut corners at the back and a hinged cover, inlaid with foliate branches bearing flowers and grapes, initials on the cover, with a small silver plaque incised with initials on the cover, the red velvet and silk lined interior fitted with a notecard, needle case, silver thimble, propelling pencil, bodkin and a small enamel pot inscribed ‘Trifles these respect’. English, circa 1860.
Piqué work is identified by the presence of metals, usually gold and silver, set into materials such as tortoiseshell or ivory. An CITES licence will be supplied for any item being exported from the UK.
We have been working with the same trusted delivery team for over twenty five years. They are not only experienced specialists in packing and handling antiques and delicate items, but they are reliable, will liaise with you directly and will always go the extra mile to make sure that you have the best service.
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Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles has developed an extensive wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about the antique world so please feel free to contact us with any queries or questions.
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A charming Victorian tortoiseshell and silver piqué work etui
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