AN EXTREMELY RARE GEORGE III ENAMEL NEEDLE CASE IN THE FORM OF A CANNON, circa 1760, probably London, terminating in purple bosses, the white enamel barrel painted with 'touch hole', with crossed swords in finely painted multi-colored rococo floral cartouches above, the reverse with crossed flag and halberd and flower sprays, the cover with side trunnions and with military trophies between, and painted with inscription TIREZ MOI AVEC ARDRESSE , with gilt metal mounts-- 5in. (12.7cm.) long
AN EXTREMELY RARE GEORGE III ENAMEL NEEDLE CASE IN THE FORM OF A CANNON, circa 1760, probably London, terminating in purple bosses, the white enamel barrel painted with 'touch hole', with crossed swords in finely painted multi-colored rococo floral cartouches above, the reverse with crossed flag and halberd and flower sprays, the cover with side trunnions and with military trophies between, and painted with inscription TIREZ MOI AVEC ARDRESSE , with gilt metal mounts-- 5in. (12.7cm.) long
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