Table vanity case
Table vanity case
London
Mid-18th century
John Barbot
Gold, ornamental material (imitation of agate), garnet, enamel; engraving, chasing
5.4 x 4.9 x 3.9 cm, 186 gr
Two oval marks on the right welt
Rectangular vanity case, made in the style of James Koks; with the hinged lid and a push-button lock with garnet insert. The case is made of the material imitating agate, in gold open-work setting with relief floral pattern and garlands. The front panel is decorated with a pair of Japanese mythical Hi no Tori birds. The motto: "VOTRE FIDELITE FAIT MA SEULE FELICITE" on white enamel background is on three sides of the lid bottom part. The set consists of two perfume bottles, an ivory comb, a spoon for tobacco, a jackknife, a pencil holder, a steel spatula, a toothpick and a seal.
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