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Original & Complete Palais Royal Necessaire with solid carved Mother-of-pearl shell shaped cover c.1700's,France

$14,244

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This is a stunning VERY hard to find Palais Royal,solid Mother of Pearl cover with gold area for monogramming , Shell shaped sewing box. Laid inside are 9 sewing tools made from Mother-Of-.Pearl, and gold or silver plate with the Palais Royal floral thimble. Tools included are a beautiful carved scissors, 3 snowflake winders and 2 bodkin winders, a thimble, awl, needle holder, bodkin, ear scoop, and a tambian hook. Between the tools and mirrored inside cover rests an original protective pad. Also inside is a gorgeous built in embroidered pin holder.This incredible sewing kit from the late 1700's in France sits on 3 golden cub feet.
This type of necessaire box with complete and original tools is extremely difficult to locate. This astounding collectable will be the highlight of any sewing collection!
Item id: BOX129
Item type: Antique