A George III Ivory tootpick case with hidden message
Period
c. 1790
Material
Gold & Ivory
Size
62 x 26 x 12 mm
Weight
23,4 gr
Condition
Excellent
Price
€ 2,450.00
Rectangular Ivory Toothpick Case, the hinged cover inset with a painted panel depicting the Greek god Chronos (primordial God of time) pulling a chariot of Eros (the Greek god of sexual attraction). Communicating; I will love you till the end of time.
Black and gold glazed painted panel.
English, date 1790-1800
The Toothpick case is rectangular in form and the cover is unusually structured with a checkerboard pattern and inlaid with gold bead work and a golden cartouche. Gold mounted lid base, hinges and thumb piece. With its original mirror and velvet lining.
Underside engraved with an anchor, stork and the letters R. h.p.
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