French Palais Royal musical sewing box, circa 1819
Incomplete, box needing restoration.
All the tools in excellent condition.
Original gilt brass, steel and mother of pearl tools include a needle case, bodkin, scissors, stiletto and a silver top cut glass scent bottle.
Needle case set with enameled gilt metal pansy mark, the silver scent bottle lid with French hallmarks 1809 - 1819
The burr maple veneered box with bronze double cornucopia floral handle.
Box missing three mop feet, and card mounted mirror from inside the lid with other small damage, losses, hairlines and wear.
The tool deck lifts up to access the musical box movement.
The musical movement not working, does not wind, plays a tune when wheel is slowly turned.
The box 6,1/4'' x 4,1/2''x 2,3/4'' or 158mm x 115mm x 70mm
Good for spares or repair.
Guaranteed old and original.
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Internal Reference: 251228
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1187938
Dateline of this antique is 1800
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