#153

18th-Century French Etui Porcelain Scenes,Original Gold Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Tools
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3 1/2" (9 cm.) A firm-sided case with tinted green lizard- skin cover,gold frame and gold frames surrounding the four various hand-painted porcelain scenes depicting putti,with purple background and shaded grey colors. The etui hinges open to elaborately-fitted contents which comprise gold and mother-of-pearl sewing tools. Excellent condition. French,circa 1750.