Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui, Superb Tortoise Shell Case with Sterling Silver and MOP Sewing Tools

We surely must have the very best collection of antique sewing sets in the world, or have had if you count in all those that have already sold. I'm so pleased to add this one, English in origin, and in as fine a condition as any we've ever had the pleasure to bring to you. The outer case is truly a magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural faux shell, separated with silver stringing that's typical of the larger boxes and of English ones in particular. This one is just stunning sitting in display (I know because it's on one of my end tables right now, along with a couple of suitably fine tea caddies), and when you or your guests succumb to that natural temptation to open it (isn't that what we all are just forced to do, really?), you'll find it filled with all of the original late Georgian to earliest Victorian  sewing implements, including that beautiful mother of pearl seam ripping knife and a fabulous little tape measure; a combination tweezers and ear