#175

Early French Inlay Necessaire with Gilded Silver Sewing Tools
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$1,000
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Description
5" (13 cm.) A wooden case is designed with an elaborate design of inlaid burled woods, bone and mother-of-pearl, and hinges open to a lined interior of silk faille and ivory velvet with recesses for placement of original sewing tools which comprise a gilded silver scissors, stiletto, thimble and needle case. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s.