Lot 115 , A George IV shagreen instrument case by William Elliot, London, circa 1825, 7in.

A George IV shagreen instrument case by William Elliot, London, circa 1825, fitted with 9 instruments, a signed 6in. ivory scale, an ivory parallel rule and a signed folding 12in. ruler. 7in.
Estimate £200-300

https://www.gorringes.co.uk/news/west-horsley-place-attic-sale-8th-january-2018

Top of case lacking shagreen and silver banding, shagreen stained in patches
The only signed pieces are the two ivory rulers
6 in rule WM ELLIOTT GT. NEWPORT ST. LONDON (extremely slight curve at sides)
Folding rule with the same signature
One tool missing
Most tools a good fit but not guaranteed as original



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Sold for £460