#243

Two French Carved Bone Needle Cases in Shape of Parasol
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Description
4" (10 cm.) Each is carved bone with ribbed detail of folded parasol,one with hand-shaped grip with Stanhope of Salzburg; the other depicts a cathedral in Puy,France,and has unusual red tinted color. Each opens for use as needle holder. Excellent condition. French,circa 1850.