Rare Antique c.1800 French Writer's Set, 18k Gold Pique in Tortoise Shell, Seal, Pen, 4 tools in Original Box, Etui, Necessaire
One of the very finest from my own collections! A spectacular set in unused condition, which is quite incredibly rare. You know I only search out the very best for you, and this c.1790-1810 French desk set or writer's set certainly fills my goal there. Sculptures, all, works of art - the set has elaborately worked gold niello blade on the page cutter or letter opener, as you would think of it now. Each side is different and are shown enlarged for your enjoyment. Tilted in light, there is also a gorgeous bluish refraction of light on that blade. Dip pen only needs the nib and I have a bunch of antique ones and will pull one that fits and include it in one of the nib/was compartments in the box. Entirely hand carved handles of tortoise shell are each inlaid with 18k gold pique, marquetry. The ferules (fittings joining handles to implement) are in fine silver with 18k gold layer (vermeil) and I have not even polished them so very slight tarnish shows slightly. I don't think the set has ev