Lot 450
An 18th century silver and gold, shagreen and diamond etui.
Description
Condition Report
A Georgian silver and gold, diamond-set shagreen etui. The dark shagreen tapered case with rose and table-cut diamond shell, floral, bow and giardinetti motifs and rose-cut diamond push-piece, the hinged lid opening to reveal pistol-grip folding knife, ivory aide memoire, scissors, pencil, and two personal grooming products. Length 10cms. With fitted D.S. Lavender retailer's case.
EXHIBITED
Belfast Museum and Art Gallery. Objects of Vertu in the Bentinck Beresford Collection, 1953
PROVENANCE
n.d.
Jane Temple Bentinck, Countess of Portland.
By 1769 - 2006
Given to Elizabeth Monck, Countess of Tyrone and Marchioness of Waterford by Jane Temple Bentinck, Countess of Portland. Remained in the Portland's collection.
2006 - 2019
Purchased from the Dowager Countess of Portland by David Lavender. Into the private collection of David Lavender.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches and very minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Possible alterations at the gold section of the lid.
- The pencil appears a later replacement. Remaining components appear contemporary in age to the case.
- Diamonds mostly well matched.
- Two diamonds to the shell motifs appear tinted light brown.
- The diamonds to the centre of the flower and the bud on each side appear tinted light yellow and brown, believed intentionally.
- Cut and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.
- Ivory show typical slight discolouration. One leaf with fine, small cracks to ends.
- Steel components show typical rust and/or discolouration.
- Few diamonds with surface reaching inclusions.
- Diamonds with minor to moderate facet-edge abrasion. One diamond with chip at the girdle, appears contemporary to setting.
- Piece electronically tests as approximately 11-12ct.
- Weight of case 71.8gms. Total weight (excluding fitted retailers case) 113.6gms.
- Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
- Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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