A George II or George III Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Nécessaire and a Gilt-Metal Mounted Chatelaine Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1760

the tapering body applied with panels of bloodstone and with reeded gold mounts, the hinged cover with suspension ring and opens to reveal implements including a gold-inlaid bloodstone-handled folding knife; an ivory writing-surface; a combination bodkin and ear-pick and a pair of tweezers, the gilt-metal and bloodstone chatelaine with Rococo style mounts and suspending two vessels, one with enamel border 19cm high including suspension chatelaine With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number EML9WRMX.

There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a crack to the bloodstone panel on one narrow end. There are some implements missing from inside. The gold-mounts test as approximately 21ct gold. 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.