A George III mid-18^th century English gilt metal chatelaine etui, London circa 1760

The shaped belt hook with chased decoration of putto holding a spear resting on rocaille scrolls reserved with C scrolls, segmented pendant section with chased and pierced decoration. The central etui case of ogee form with chased rocaille C scrolls, a figure to either side in 17^th century dress. The interior fitted with a gilt handled pair of scissors, a snuff spoon, a bodkin with wax scoop and ribbon slot, a tortoiseshell pistol handled folding fruit knife, two pencil holders, an ivory 3-inch rule. Two additional hinged box sections, one later fitted with a velvet interior housing a gilt tape measure.

Length – 19.5 cm / 7.6 inches

Provenance: sold Sotheby’s London, 18 Jul 1988 (Part-lot)

A similar gilt metal etui case with chased figure, lacking thimble boxes was sold these rooms, 23 Oct 2019, Lot 24 (£320 incl. premium)