#258

French Etrennes Presentation Embroidery Box
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$750
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Description
12" (30 cm.) x 8" A wooden box with faux-leather surface,the lid decorated with decoupage and ormolu mounts,opens to well-fitted interior containing brass stencils,threads on wooden bobbins,embroidery threads,carved bone tools,canvas samplers,scissors,thimbles and little boxes of accessories. With mirrored back edged in cord and blue silk ribbon ties throughout. Excellent condition. French,circa 1890.