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Description
5" (13 cm.) x 3". Having fine mother-of-pearl veneers and
gilt frame,escutcheon,and borders that surround a
miniature watercolor featuring a background of the
Sauerhof Hotel in Baden,Austria with surrounding grounds
and wide boulevard in which 26 people are strolling,on
horseback or riding in carriages. The case opens to
mirrored back and with original velvet-fitted base
containing an original set of gold sewing tools,comprising
scissors with silver blades,stiletto,needle case,thimble
and two winders. Excellent condition. Vienna,circa
1830,with watercolor by Balthasar Wigand,and sewing case
likely from his own workshops.