Tapering rectangular upright casket in moss agate panels mounted on four sides and cover in a gold cagework chased with classical figures putti reclining amongst flowers and foliage, the body applied with the gem-set thumbpiece and push button, the hinged cover opening to reveal four Venetian glass scent-bottles with swirling white fluting, the gold neck mounts enameled in white with 'AMITIE', 'VIELLANT' (sic), 'AMOUR' and 'SOUVENIR', the stopper with link chain formed of a porcelain bird
2³⁄₄ in. (70 mm.) high

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For a similar necessaire in gold-mounted bloodstone, see lot 84 in Christie's, London, 29 November 2016.