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Georgian Etui Writing Set
| Categories | Travel |
| Type | Etui |
| Material | Glass, Leather |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1791 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅜ x 3” x 1 ⅛” high |
Ladies’ writing set from 1791.The case is red Morocco with little brass hinges and hooks and inside it is divided into sections for various writing accoutrements. Underneath the lid there is a mirror with pale blue cushioning on either side. The base has compartments for a quill pen at the back, then sealing wax, scissors, two inkwells on either side of a little storage box for wafers and quill slips. A note in the case reads “Eliza Wolfe – The Gift of Eliza Smythier – April 28th, 1791”.
Sold for $263 in October 2023
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