#227

French Gilt and Mother-of-Pearl Lidded Basket as Sewing Case
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$350
sold
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Description
3" (8 cm.) x 2 1/2" marble base. A gilt metal basket with detailed impressions of basket weave and straps,two handles,and having hinged lid with applique gilt flourishes that center a mother-of-pearl medallion with applique of a single berry,leaf and stem; the basket has original pin attachment to marble base and was designed as a container for small sewing tools. French,mid-1800s.