#161

Early 1800s Sewing Case with Silver Tools and Portrait of Napoleon on Lid
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Description
6" (15 cm.) x 4". The leather and gutta percha covered wooden box has medallion cover on the lid depicting a seated dejected Napoleon,his hat at his side and many accessories in the background. The inside lid has a velour-framed mirror with marbled paper lining. The base has purple velvet fitted recesses,filled with original silver sewing tools including scissors,needle case,stiletto,knife,bodkin and thimble. Excellent condition. French,circa 1800.