Nécessaire
1750-70 (made)
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Painted agate case for implements, mounted in gold with a lid decorated with precious stones. The contents include a watch.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 13 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Painted agate with gold mounts decorated with bloodstone, rose and brilliant cut diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires; steel, shagreen and glass |
| Brief description | Painted agate case nécessaire, mounted in gold with a lid decorated with precious stones. The contents include a watch, England, London, 1750-70 |
| Physical description | Painted agate case for implements, mounted in gold with a lid decorated with precious stones. The contents include a watch. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Object history | ex Jones Collection |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 962:1 to 13-1882 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2005 |
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