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A Wonderful French Palais Royal Horse Drawn Sewing Companion
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A Wonderful French Palais Royal Horse Drawn Sewing Companion

19th century
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A wonderful 19th Century example of collectable and decorative Palais Royal sewing ware. This particular piece is of a horse drawn cart in gilt ormolu, with the horses being of a silvered bronze colour. The companion stands on a alabaster base and is fitted with two removable buckets, one with pin cushion and the other with thimble. The cart holds an open ended barrel and to the inside is a wooden cotton reel. A delightful piece, making for a usable and interesting addition to any sewing collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£24.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, minor age related wear to the ormolu. The cotton reel is a 'home-made' replacement.

Origin :- France.

Date :- Circa 1870.

Length of base :- 13 cms.

Length of horse drawn cart :- 15 cms.

Depth of base :- 6.5 cms

Height :- 6.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Palais Royal Sewing Companion to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 09477231
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Alabaster plinth with rounded edges: mounting typical of late nineteenth-century French desk novelties.
Cast gilt and silvered metalwork: detailed construction seen on Palais Royal sewing accessories.
Wire harness and chain attachments: period assembly methods for miniature carriage novelties.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211033
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2226
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Description
A wonderful 19th Century example of collectable and decorative Palais Royal sewing ware.
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This particular piece is of a horse drawn cart in gilt ormolu, with the horses being of a silvered bronze colour.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The companion stands on a alabaster base and is fitted with two removable buckets, one with pin cushion and the other with thimble. The cart holds an open ended barrel and to the inside is a wooden cotton reel. A delightful piece, making for a usable and interesting addition to any sewing collection. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A French Palais Royal gilt metal horse-drawn carriage sewing companion mounted on a white alabaster base.
fig 1. A Wonderful French Palais Royal Horse Drawn Sewing Companion

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£24.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, minor age related wear to the ormolu. The cotton reel is a 'home-made' replacement.

Origin :- France.

Date :- Circa 1870.

Length of base :- 13 cms.

Length of horse drawn cart :- 15 cms.

Depth of base :- 6.5 cms

Height :- 6.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Palais Royal Sewing Companion to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09477231
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Alabaster plinth with rounded edges: mounting typical of late nineteenth-century French desk novelties.
Cast gilt and silvered metalwork: detailed construction seen on Palais Royal sewing accessories.
Wire harness and chain attachments: period assembly methods for miniature carriage novelties.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211033
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2226
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A French Palais Royal gilt metal horse-drawn carriage sewing companion mounted on a white alabaster base.
A wonderful French Palais Royal Horse drawn sewing companion
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A French Palais Royal gilt metal horse-drawn carriage sewing companion mounted on a white alabaster base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Companion
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Palais Royal
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Alabaster, Metal
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsHorse carriage form, Spoked wheels, Carved alabaster base
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This French Palais Royal sewing companion from 1870 takes the form of a horse-drawn cart mounted on a rectangular white alabaster base. The carriage and spoked wheels consist of gilt bronze with minor age-related wear to the ormolu, while the two harnessed horses display a silvered bronze finish. The cart holds a barrel containing a replacement wooden cotton reel alongside two removable buckets finished with a grey fabric pin cushion and a metal thimble with a vertical needle. Thin wire reins connect the horses to the vehicle. Measuring 6.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep, this novelty sewing tool makes a charming display piece on a bookshelf or desk within a sewing collection or a traditional interior.

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Originating in early nineteenth-century Paris, Palais Royal items were luxury souvenir novelties and sewing tools sold in the arcades of the Palais Royal. These objects often took whimsical shapes, such as miniature carriages or animals, integrating tools like thimbles, pincushions, and scent bottles into decorative designs.

These items were predominantly constructed using gilded bronze or brass (ormolu), often combined with mother-of-pearl, alabaster, or polished marble bases. Sewing accessories within the sets frequently featured silver, gilt metal, or cut glass elements.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine casting details, original gilding, and period-accurate construction techniques such as pinned joints and hand-carved bases. Many pieces feature distinct mother-of-pearl embellishments or glass liners specific to French manufacture of the French Restoration era.

A novelty sewing companion serves as a striking conversation piece when displayed on a bookshelf, side table, or mantelpiece. Placing it alongside contemporary brass accents or beneath a glass cloche highlights its intricate metalwork and historical charm.

Dust the item gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean camel-hair brush to prevent dirt accumulation in fine crevices. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or water, as moisture can damage the alabaster base and erode historical gilding.
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