A George II or George III Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Nécessaire Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1760

the tapering body applied with panels of bloodstone and with Rococo style openwork foliage scroll mounts, the mounts on one side heightened with a female figure, the other heightened with a bird, with a diamond push-button, the hinged cover with a suspension ring, opens to reveal implements including a pair of scissors; a similarly decorated folding knife; an ivory writing surface; a pen and a combination bodkin and ear-pick 10.5cm high including suspension ring With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 8HE3CPB6.

Apparently unmarked. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some cracks to some bloodstone panels. One panel is possibly replaced. There is one missing implement inside. The ivory writing surface does not seem to have been altered or added in any way. The gold tests as approximately 22ct. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.