#215

French Palais Royale Sewing Box with Pansy-Shield Marked Sewing Tools
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$2,500
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Description
4" (10 cm.) x 3". Of exotic burled wood with darker-wood inlay and mother-of-pearl inlay panel at the center top,the case opens to a mirrored back with mauve and cream cord edging,and base lined with fitted purple velvet containing an original set of mother-of-pearl sewing tools,comprising scissors,stiletto needlecase with gold mounts,thimble with gold rims,stiletto,bobbin,thread winder,and bodkin. The thimble and needle case have the pansy shield emblem of Palais Royal. Excellent condition. French,circa 1810.