comprising: two magnifying glasses with silver ferrules; three seals, initials "MS" and "ABR Sr.(?)", and a butterfly, the latter with silver ferrule; paper knife or page turner with silver ferrule and mother of pearl blade; tambour hook; button hook; largest 8-1/8 x 3-1/2 x 5/8 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
scattered light wear, some adhesive residue near metal elements, agate with natural flaws, silver elements with some tarnish; "ABR" seal with some chips to agate; page turner with scattered nicks and scratches to blade, ferrule slightly loose
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