#236.1

French 19th Century Gilded Necessaire
Live Auction

$600
sold
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Description
5"L. case. A faux-ivory oval case hinges open to silk and velvet lined interior, with fitted impressions for four sewing tools, viz. scissors, awl, needlecase, and thimble. Each of the tools is richly finished with superb gold-plating. French, circa 1880. Excellent condition, the case is of the quality sold at luxury Paris shops such as Maison Giroux.