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LOT 2069
Georgian Agate Bodkin Case with High Carat Gold Mounts
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1760 A.D.
4 1/4 in. (60.6 grams, 10.9 cm).
The tubular body and lid in turned and polished agate with gold fittings.
Provenance
Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
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LOT 2069
Georgian Agate Bodkin Case with High Carat Gold Mounts
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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