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#6736

Tartanware Card Case -    Smaller than usual, this calling card case measures 1 7/8" x 3 1/4" x 1/4" thick.   It is marked with the clan name of "Stuart".  The condition of the case is very good with a few scratches, but nothing major.  The lid has a nice, tight fit.                                                                                                                                                       $265.00

                                                                       #6545                                                                                  

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Tortoie Shell Scent Etui - This elegant scent bottle or perfume etui is made of tortoise shell with an inlay of tiny silver stars.   It is very small, almost a miniature.   It measures just 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 5/8" thick.  The two crystal bottles are just 1 3/8" tall including their stoppers.   Both bottles are original to the case.  The inside lid is lined in a salmon colored velvet.        

The case has a couple of chips in the tortoise near the button closure and also the bottom left corner as pictured in the third picture.   The hinge is also a bit loose, but it seems to be secure and not likely to break.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $875.00            

                                                                       #6721                                                                                  

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Miniature Tortoise Etui - This delicate little etui measures just 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 2"high.  The case is made of tortoise shell and gilded brass.  While it has some obvious condition problems, it is still a lovely way to display the miniature gilt needlework tools.   The tools are all original and include scissors, thimble, stiletto, bodkin and needlecase.   The scissors measure just 2 1/4" in length.      

The tools are all in excellent condition.  The scissors in particular as they are still very sharp and cut quite well.  The case has been noticably repaired in the front center, as well as a smaller area in the back center.  As the unusually shaped case has been repaired, the velvet pad fits a bit differently than it would have originally.  It can be pushed down lower in the case, which allows the top to almost close, but the set looks much better if the pad is setting up higher in the case (as in the pictures).   But, this placement does not allow the case to close.   It displays quite well this way.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $1125.00           

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  #6692                         

Gilt Chatelaine - Extremely rare, this stunning chatelaine is circa 1860.  This musuem quality piece is encrusted with seven large carbochons.  It is truly beautiful.   The gilt tools inside the attached etui include:   scissors, bodkin, knife, stiletto, pencil case, combination tweezers/earspoon and an ivory aid memoire.   All of the tools are original to the etui and there are no pieces missing.    

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There is a buckle on the back so that you can wear this stunning chate- laine at your waist.   The two small chains at the top of the chate- laine would probably have held either two watch fobs, or a thimble case and a patch pot. Those are missing.   The etui closes but only if the tools are inserted in the correct order.   All of the tools are in excellent condition.   This incredible chatelaine is both very rare and very special.                                                                                                                                                                         $3295.00