#18

Rare Tiny French Needlecase in the Shape of a Trunk
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$300
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Description
2" (5 cm.) A heavy card stock trunk with mottled finish to simulate leather and rubbed gilt paper bands has an ormolu bail handle,and opens to a green paper lined interior with decoupage trim and a classic lift-out tray which actually unfolds to form into four needle pockets; the tray has gold paper cover and each pocket has an engraving of a beautiful young girl. Excellent condition. French,circa 1870. Rare and beautifully made sewing accessory.