Viennese Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box Miniature Painting by Balthasar Wigand

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5" (13 cm.) x 3". With mother-of-pearl veneers in elegant pattern and having gilt framing,escutcheon and borders that enclose a glass-covered watercolor depicting the promenade walk at the old ramparts at Burg Bastey in Vienna featuring the awning-front building,and a wide tree-lined promenade in which more than 16 men and women in fashionable attire are parading. The case opens to a mirrored back with blue edging,and a dark blue velvet fitted lining containing original mother-of-pearl sewing tools comprising scissors,folding knife,unusually-shaped stiletto,winder,rare folding ruler,and silver thimble. Excellent condition,a rare view with fine color and detail. Vienna,circa 1820,with painting by Balthasar Wigand,and the box likely from his own workshops.