#11

French Mother-of-Pearl Egg-Shaped Necessaire on Gilt and Marble Mount
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$950
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Description
6 1/2" (17 cm.) Posed upon a round marble plinth with ornate gilt metal mount and center pillar is a large mother-of-pearl egg with gilt metal frame. The egg hinges open at the center to reveal a gilt tray with fitted sewing tools comprising scissors,awl,needle case and thimble. Excellent condition. French,circa 1875.