SOLD........A pair of pierced bone binoculars and case. c 1890

SOLD........A pair of pierced bone binoculars and case. c 1890An unusual pair of binoculars with pierced bone barrels and gilt brass mounts. They are in a case but it is worn. The piercing has survived with no damage and the lenses are clear. The gilding on the brass has tarnished. The binoculars measure 10 x 5. 5 cm closed 4 x 2 inches Stock no. JY24

In excellent condition- no dents or splits or repairs

A silver mechanical pencil with a perpetual calendar

The pearl is cut with horizontal lines and the silver spring cover with triple diagonals

Three lovely cut glass scent bottles with gilded lids

The glass is convex to allow for this

The propelling pin works as it should and there is no damage

An emery cushion mounted as a Tunbridge Ware kettle

Total length 65cmEach button measures 1

A pair of small white metal filigree bowls of sturdy construction each weighing 44g

The lid is decorated in enameled shades of white with a child amongst foliage and the sides in white enamel with a simple leaf and line

A rare find - a metal buttonhole cutter in its original packaging

No maker's details but dating to the craze for all things Egyptian following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1924