Mount, or fitting, for a monocular (single lens telescopic opera glass) of white jasper with dark blue jasper dip and white relief decoration, with a border of anthemion motifs at the wide end below a band of rolled ribbon, on the main body are two scenes in white relief, on one "The Cupid Seller" and on the other a group of warriors before a seated figure, the scenes separated by small trees, above the scenes are a series of garlands below a band of small floral elements, designed to be fitted into gilt-bronze and ivory mounts.

Monocular Sleeve

Wedgwood

1785-1790

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Bust in profile left in civilian dress in contemporary brass frame.
Oval basalt medallion with profile portrait of Mrs. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) facing left. An English actress who was born in Brecon, she married the actor William Siddon in 1773. She was engaged by David Garrick to play at Drury Lane.
Obverse: Bust in profile right.
Set of two two-pronged fruit forks with matching knives, each with lead-glazed, solid agateware, pistol-shaped handles – swirled in cream and red – fitted with silver collars and steel blades or tines.