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Early Elaborately-Fitted French Etui with Hidden Lock
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$3,000
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Description
6" (15 cm.) An octagon-shaped box with lacquered cream finish decorated with delicate gold and green tooling,springs opens when the wreath-shaped silver handle is pushed down. When the box is closed,the opening system is secret. The box has red silk faille lining and 11 fitted compartments and thimble holder,each with original sewing or toilette tool and mirror. Excellent condition,the set is complete. French,late 18th century.