Lot 207 , Four 19th century Palais Royale mother of pearl and ivory tape measures and two other accessories

Four 19th century Palais Royale mother of pearl and ivory tape measures and two other accessories
Estimate £100-150

-gold mounted ivory tape measure - one end is loose and does not readily fit back on to the main body, two cracks to the ivory, plain cream silk extends to 25cm, small paper label to the base inscribed Sligo, height 5.2cm
-carved and pierced flower head mother of pearl and bone tape measure - top slightly bent out of shape, bone with typical dark inclusions, lacks the original silk tape, diameter 3cm height 2.25cm
-bell shaped mother of pearl measure - crack running through the length of the side, winder and top a little loose, no silk, height 3cm
-fishing reel shaped mother of pearl and bone winder with gilt brass rods - a little dirty, probably lacking a crank handle, diameter 2cm height 2.5cm
-mother of pearl and paua shell needle case? - some wear to gilt metal mounts, threaded lid unscrews to reveal to metal bars fixed to the inside, height 6.5cm
-English silver and mother of pearl fruit knife - maker's mark only for George Unite, hairline crack to the handle, some wear to the blade, 7.5cm when closed


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Sold for £110