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Lot 144

Silver gilt and enameled needle case by John Moore

Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$1,872
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Silver gilt and enameled needle case by John Moore 1792, inscribed "Pensez a moi", 3 1/4" l., together with a silver gilt and enamel case with a romantic couple, late 19th c., 3" l., and another enameled silver pill box, 1 7/8" l.

Condition

1/4" oval wear mark on solid blue case at hinge. Other two in very good condition. John Moore's needle case marked: capital I and M in a square, lion passant, Geo III and date letter small r. Pink and blue box - writing around middle reads "A Mot Pensez", enamel is even in color all over, top lifts off. Sizes: 3" x 2 1/8", 2 x 1 3/8", and 3 1/4 x 5/8".