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Description
8" (20 cm.) x 6" x 3 1/2"h. Of finest woods,the box is
shaped with bombe top and sides,and is trimmed with black
narrow striping; and has bone feet and bail handles. It
opens to a mirrored back with coral velvet edging,and
velvet-lined fitted tray with rose-silk edged recesses and
an embroidered velvet panel at the back. Designed as both
a sewing and pen box,with original mother-of-pearl and
gold tools,three with original Palais Royal pansy
emblem,including seal,pen and gold-capped
inkwells,scissors,thimble,needle case with eagle head,two
thread winders,gold-capped perfume bottle,and five
additional tools. The tray lifts out to reveal hidden
compartment below,and the box has original lock and key.
Excellent condition. French,Palais Royal,circa 1810.