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SCISSORS
SCISSORS
Cat. no.:
11.112.2
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
Late 18th c.
The scissors have steel blades with gold handles composed of two rings attached to the blades by pieces carved in two color gold with flowers and scrolls.
THIMBLE
THIMBLE
Cat. no.:
11.112.3
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
Late 18th c.
The thimble has a leaf rinceau carved in two color gold. The rest of the thimble is punched except for a shield for initials.
CORKSCREW
CORKSCREW
Cat. no.:
11.199.1
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
18th c.
The corkscrew has an oblong handle which is cut from piece of red porphyry and has round gold tips at each end. The steel screw is held by a gold tubular projection from one side of the porphyry...