AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III GILT FILIGREE COMBINED SCENT-BOTTLE AND THIMBLE, the thimble-shaped case with broad filigree band above threaded base engraved below 'The gift of Jane Dabbs 23d. Decr. 1799' , containing miniature polygonal blue glass scent-bottle (stopper missing), circa 1799 , 3.0cm. high; a vari-coloured gold thimble chased with a band of green and yellow gold vine foliage and fruit, with plaque of engraved initials FEC, circa 1830 , and a jewelled gold thimble set around the base with alternating rubies and diamonds, in associated fitted case with address on base 'Cartier, 13 Rue de la Paix' (3)
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III GILT FILIGREE COMBINED SCENT-BOTTLE AND THIMBLE, the thimble-shaped case with broad filigree band above threaded base engraved below 'The gift of Jane Dabbs 23d. Decr. 1799' , containing miniature polygonal blue glass scent-bottle (stopper missing), circa 1799 , 3.0cm. high; a vari-coloured gold thimble chased with a band of green and yellow gold vine foliage and fruit, with plaque of engraved initials FEC, circa 1830 , and a jewelled gold thimble set around the base with alternating rubies and diamonds, in associated fitted case with address on base 'Cartier, 13 Rue de la Paix' (3)
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