RARE c.1750s Kiln-fired Enamel, Raised Gold Vest Necessaire, Georgian Etui, Vanity Set, 18k Scissors, etc., Pocket Knife
Collected over 4 decades, these 18th century pocket 'necessaire' have fascinated me and won my heart. My collection is all coming to market now, and this is one of my favorites from the collections. A superb c.1750s Kiln-fired enamel etui perfectly kept and missing only a writing stylus which likely had one threaded end to which the one round tool would have mounted (as a handle), and a tweezer. The remaining implements inside are the originals, and include a kiln-fired enamel handled pocket knife, a 2-leaf writing tablet, a pair of 18k gold handled scissors, an 18k gold toothpick and ear wax spoon combination tool. The rivets on knife and tablet also test 18k gold. I did not test the inner fitting into which they all fit, but it certainly has more the look of karat gold. In total, the etui and contents represent a true museum piece. A deep cobalt blue enamel is further enhanced with hand applied raised gold enamel work in a decorative manner leaning to Chinoise. These were a mainstay