THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

A French 19thC, , Napoleon II period, solid ivory cased étui or nécessaire with silver gilt implements,

Estimate $200 - $400

Realised: $360 plus premium

Lot Details

of rounded rectangular form, the hinged case with each section carved from a block of ivory with fitted interior for the five gilded and engraved silver and steel fittings: scissors, needle case, thimble, bodkin and awl 110 x 55mm. Marked with boar's head French punch mark and an illegible makers mark.

A French 19thC, , Napoleon II period, solid ivory cased étui or nécessaire with silver gilt implements, Image 1++
A French 19thC, , Napoleon II period, solid ivory cased étui or nécessaire with silver gilt implements, Image 1++
A French 19thC, , Napoleon II period, solid ivory cased étui or nécessaire with silver gilt implements, Image 1++