#196

French Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Tool Case in the Shape of a Hooded Cradle
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$900
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Description
4" (10 cm.) Having rich gilt metal frame with scrolled frame decorated with ormolu leaves,and with cradle bed and hooded back formed from mother-of-pearl shells,with hanging loop at the top and beveled glass cover protecting the needles and thimbles that could be stored in the bed. Excellent condition. French,circa 1870.