Antique c.1810 French Palais Royal Sewing Case, Etui, Necessaire, Mother of Pearl Tools, 18k Gold Bodkin, Trim, Scent Bottle
Cut steel pique against red leather-clad c.1800-1830 carrying case, quite unique and filled completely with Palais Royal mother of pearl sewing tools, a crystal perfume or salts flacon (18k cap), needle case (18k trim) scissors in fine form, a silk winder, stiletto (18k collar) and a solid 18k bodkin or needle with crochet hook tip. Thimble is also mother of pearl and in fine form. All in remarkably fine condition, right down to the old mirror still in place inside lid and the original silk satin pad to protect the sewing tools and also the mirror. Definitely one of the famed Palais Royal sets - those sold through the opulently stocked boutiques flanking the garden promenade of the old Cardinal Richelieu Palace. This one is beautiful closed or open for display. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, not a break among all the mother of pearl tools, including those impossibly fragile scissors. The stopper in the 18k gold capped perfu