Pretty 19th Century French Mother of Pearl & Ormolu Egg Sewing Necessaire Etui Possibly Palais Royal

Name: Pretty 19th Century French Mother of Pearl & Ormolu Egg Sewing Necessaire Etui Possibly Palais Royal
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA373904
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Very pretty 19th century French mother of pearl egg shaped sewing necessaire with gilt metal mounts and set on a flower shaped fluted pedestal foot on alabaster base. Possibly Palais Royal, c. 1875, clearly a lovely quality piece. The spring push mechanism, surmounted by a flying bird, pops opens the egg to reveal an engraved gilt metal disc with fittings for a thimble, scissors, awl and needle case. The scissors and awl are still with the piece and an associated gilt metal tapestry needle. The other pieces are sadly missing but the case could clearly be filled with your own pieces.

It measures 12cm high and 6 1/2cm wide. Condition is very good with just light surface wear from age and use. Remnants of a pink fabric under the thimble holder.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.192cm (4.80")

Width

6.35cm (2.50")

Depth

6.35cm (2.50")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA373904

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Description

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The spring push mechanism, surmounted by a flying bird, pops opens the egg to reveal an engraved gilt metal disc with fittings for a thimble, scissors, awl and needle case.

The Fancy Fox

The scissors and awl are still with the piece and an associated gilt metal tapestry needle. The other pieces are sadly missing but the case could clearly be filled with your own pieces.

It measures 12cm high and 6 1/2cm wide. Condition is very good with just light surface wear from age and use. Remnants of a pink fabric under the thimble holder.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.192cm (4.80")

Width

6.35cm (2.50")

Depth

6.35cm (2.50")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA373904