Lot 231 , A collection of 19th century turned ivory and bone needle cases

A collection of 19th century turned ivory and bone needle cases incorporating Stanhopes and other Stanhope items
Estimate £100-150

- largest parasol with hoof carved handle and Stanhope views of Margate, rather dirty and discoloured, 14cm
- parasol case with turned handle lacking the Stanhope, 10.75cm
- parasol Stanhope with inscription Mont St Michel and view of Cote de L'eft, some discolouration, 12.5cm
- turned bone parasol case, indistinct name inscribed in blue to one side, Stanhope view of Lords a little slipped out of place, some wear, 11.25cm
- parasol needle case with ring turned barrel handle, one or two finials missing, Stanhope views of Ramsgate, 12cm
- bone parasol case with fist handle, one finial broken away, view of Le Prince Imperiale, 11cm
- parasol case with ring turned barrel handle, a few finials chipped, Stanhope views of Harwich, 11.5cm
- large ivory parasol case without Stanhope, 11.5cm
- turned and pierced combined pipe tamper and pencil holder, pencil may be later, Stanhope of Notre Dame slightly slipped out of place, 9cm
- gilt metal mounted binoculars with Stanhope of Saltash Bridge and another slipped, discoloured, 2c,
- gilt metal mounted binoculars with Stanhope of Eastbourne, 1.75cm
- single monocular with view of St Peter's?, 1.5cm
- single monocular with His Grace The Duke of Abercorn, 1.5cm


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Sold for £120