#51

French Gilt Silver Sewing Necessaire in Richly-Inlaid Wooden Case
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$750
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Description
5" (13 cm.) A wooden case is designed with inlaid wood, bone and mother-of-pearl and hinges open to a lined interior of silk faille and ivory velvet with recesses for placement of original sewing tools which comprise a gilt-handled scissors, stiletto, thimble and needle case. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s.