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Fly box in green stained shagreen. 18th century (accidents and missing parts).

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Fly box in green stained shagreen. 18th century (accidents and missing parts).

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Estim. 120 - 250 EUR

BARBELLION (Dr. Pierre): Trout, flies, devons. Mouches sèches - Mouche noyée - Lancer léger et extra léger, ultra-léger. Paris, Maloine, 1948. One volume. 17.5 by 26 cm. XII-1183 pages, and 51 hors-texte plates (some on strong paper), including two color reproductions of flies (complete). Publisher's full green percaline, with illustration pasted on 1st board. Excellent condition (small cracks on the covers). 567 illustrations in the text. This is one of the fishing Bibles, complete with all the techniques, equipment and history of the sport. With SKUES (G.E.M.): The Trout and the Fly. Translation and preface by Dr. P. BARBELLION. Paris, PEL, 1985. Reissue of this classic in a full blue percaline binding, cover illustrated with a fly. Numbered edition (66). Perfect condition.

Estim. 200 - 250 EUR

Four cruets, two on pedestals. 18th century H. 15, 5 cm, 16 cm, and 18 cm Also included: - Three cut glass and molded glass cruets. 18th century H. 17 cm - Three essenciers on green glass pedestal, flared neck. 18th century H. 16 cm, 18 cm and 20 cm [7)

Estim. 250 - 300 EUR

Fly brooch in yellow gold (750/1000th) set with an emerald for the head, diamonds for the wings, pearl body, green enameled wings, Gross weight: 4.77g, L: 3.5 cm

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Round box in tortoise shell covered with a thin layer of emerald-colored shagreen, with finely chased silver trim. The center of the lid is adorned with a miniature depicting the return from fishing. Late 18th - Early 19th century H: 3 cm - Diam: 8.5 cm

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