A late 18th/19th century gold mounted carved amethystine quartz powder etui, possibly Dresden, of inverted form with domed hinged cover, carved with cross-hatched decoration throughout, the gold mounts to the cover and foot with wavy borders, opening to reveal a fitted interior enclosing capped receptacle and miniature gold spoon, with push button clasp, length 6.5cm. £2,200-£2,600