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THE CARNET-DE-BAL PARIS, CIRCA 1780, THE NEEDLE CASE CIRCA 1850
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A LOUIS XVI GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY CARNET-DE-BAL, A JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NEEDLE CASE AND A GOLD-MOUNTED LORGNETTE
THE CARNET-DE-BAL PARIS, CIRCA 1780, THE NEEDLE CASE CIRCA 1850
A gold-mounted ivory étui-à-tablettes with three-leaved tablets inside, the needle case of grey agate, with chased gold mounts and silver-mounted diamond bands, the lorgnette with spring mechanism and folding lenses
carnet-de-bal 3½ in. (85 mm.) high
needle case 4 1/8 in. (105 mm.) high
lorgnette 2 ½ in. (57 mm.) wide when closed
THE CARNET-DE-BAL PARIS, CIRCA 1780, THE NEEDLE CASE CIRCA 1850
A gold-mounted ivory étui-à-tablettes with three-leaved tablets inside, the needle case of grey agate, with chased gold mounts and silver-mounted diamond bands, the lorgnette with spring mechanism and folding lenses
carnet-de-bal 3½ in. (85 mm.) high
needle case 4 1/8 in. (105 mm.) high
lorgnette 2 ½ in. (57 mm.) wide when closed
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.