Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Etui, Case Set of Mother of Pearl & 18k Thimble Gold Trim Sewing Tools, Scissors, Crochet Tambour, etc
Gorgeous Napoleon era to Louis-Philippe era French burl wood case, etui - c.1800-1830 carrying case, quite unique and filled completely with Palais Royal mother of pearl sewing tools, needle case (18k trim & shield cartouche) scissors in fine form, a spool (missing 2nd spool), stiletto (18k collar) and a mother of pearl bodkin or needle. Thimble is solid 18k gold and is in fine form. All in remarkably fine condition, right down to the old original silk satin pad to protect the sewing tools which has been attached to the interior lid, lightly, and could be removed and a mirror returned to the inner lid (currently not there). 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, inc