Shagreen etui case, London 1800 ca.

United Kingdom circa 1800.

A very fine English Etui Case with original period fitting. The etui is carved in fruitwood and covered in a dark grey shagreen (Pastinachus sephen, Forrskål 1775) covering. It opens by pushing the button on the side. Finished in silver, the inner grid shows a series of cut-out seats for the insertion of the fitting, which includes a pencil, one bodkin, an ear pick, a spoon, a double ivory writing board, scissors and knife with tortoise shell covers. England, beginning 19th century.

Misure 3,5” – 9 CM H 1,7” – 4 CM L 0,7” – 2 CM D

Codice REF: M4805