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The lorgnette: apparently unmarked; bruises and dents to the gold mounts with some pins now lacking; one small section of gold replaced; scuff marks to the shagreen with small nicks to one side; the glasses' frame slightly warped.; the spare glasses with protective tortoiseshell frames. The loupe: gold mark legible, maker's mark illegible; with some surface bruising to the handle and wear on high points. The needle case: marks partially legible; light scratching and small dent to the lower section. The seal, possibly English, circa 1840; the matrix possibly replaced. The tortoiseshell pill box with some very light scratching. The hardstone pill box, probably Germany: marks clear; three cracks in the cover and small corresponding chip; light scratching to the hardstone.
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Lot 322Sale 22705
FRANCE, ALLEMAGNE ET ANGLETERRE, XIXE SIECLEGROUPE DE SIX OBJETS DE VERTUEstimate: EUR 1,000 - 2,000
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