#20

French Palais Royal Sewing Box for "Eleanor" with Mother-of-Pearl Contents Original Key
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$6,000
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7 1/2" (19 cm.) The bombe-shaped wooden box of finest exotic veneers and inlays has beaded designs on the lid with bail handle,mother-of-pearl inlay and escutcheon,and bone feet. It hinges open to mirrored back with braid edging,and pale green velvet fitted base,containing a silk floral embroidered panel,a gold thimble inscribed ? Eleanor",and mother-of-pearl needle case,scissors,awl,sliding lid box,and two winders,along with original key and silk cover. Excellent condition,complete and original contents. French,of the Palais Royal luxury quality,circa 1790.