Oblong copper case with thin white mother-of-pearl plates, pearl mouldings and yellow gold bands (750) stamped with fleurons and flowers on a low wall with trellis and love backgrounds.
Compartmentalized interior, containing a recomposed and separately applied set: gold earwig pick (750); punch, tweezers and scissors in steel and yellow gold (750) and small pocket knife with brown horn (?) plates and metal filigree.
Without a punch, except for the owl.
Second half of the 18th century.
Gross weight (empty case): 84 g. - Case height: 9.5 cm.
Net weight (earwig): 0.7 g.
Gross weight (three steel p.): 14 g.
Some shocks and missing parts, oxidation and wear to the parts.
Live Friday 13 December 2019・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 8

Oblong copper case with thin white mother-of-pearl plates, pearl mouldings and yellow gold bands (750) stamped with fleurons and flowers on a low wall with trellis and love backgrounds. Compartmentalized interior, containing a recomposed and separately applied set: gold earwig pick (750); punch, tweezers and scissors in steel and yellow gold (750) and small pocket knife with brown horn (?) plates and metal filigree. Without a punch, except for the owl. Second half of the 18th century. Gross weight (empty case): 84 g. - Case height: 9.5 cm. Net weight (earwig): 0.7 g. Gross weight (three steel p.): 14 g. Some shocks and missing parts, oxidation and wear to the parts.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
€400
Buyer's premium
24%
Oblong copper case with thin white mother-of-pearl plates, pearl mouldings and yellow gold bands (750) stamped with fleurons and flowers on a low wall with trellis and love backgrounds. Compartmentalized interior, containing a recomposed and separately applied set: gold earwig pick (750); punch, tweezers and scissors in steel and yellow gold (750) and small pocket knife with brown horn (?) plates and metal filigree. Without a punch, except for the owl. Second half of the 18th century. Gross weight (empty case): 84 g. - Case height: 9.5 cm. Net weight (earwig): 0.7 g. Gross weight (three steel p.): 14 g. Some shocks and missing parts, oxidation and wear to the parts.
Sale Friday 13 December 2019・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris