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Rare French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Needle Box, Circa 1850
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Rare French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Needle Box, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 14 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Needle Box to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA996048
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN58
Description
This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.
fig 1. An upright rectangular mother of pearl needle box featuring engraved blue ink detailing and the French word Aiguilles on the lid.
fig 1. Rare French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Needle Box, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 2. An upright rectangular mother of pearl needle box featuring engraved blue ink detailing and the French word Aiguilles on the lid.
fig 2. Rare French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Needle Box, Circa 1850

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Needle Box to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA996048
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN58
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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An upright rectangular mother of pearl needle box featuring engraved blue ink detailing and the French word Aiguilles on the lid.
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL NEEDLE BOX, CIRCA 1850
Ref: SA996048
An upright rectangular mother of pearl needle box featuring engraved blue ink detailing and the French word Aiguilles on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNeedle Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Napoleonic
  • MaterialMother of Pearl, Ink
  • ColourIridescent White
  • MotifsEngraved lettering, Inscribed border lines, Iridescent panels
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Palais Royal souvenir boxes refer to luxury items and small decorative objects retailed from the Palais Royal arcades in Paris during the 19th century, often crafted from mother of pearl, tortoiseshell, and gilt brass for affluent tourists.

These pieces were typically constructed using thin plaques of mother of pearl, abalone, or bone, assembled over a wooden or card framework, often secured with brass pins and featuring hand-engraved ink details.

Authentic items display natural iridescent grain variations, hand-cut components with minor irregularities, period-appropriate hinges, and genuine ink fill in engraved inscriptions rather than modern printed transfers.

Such small decorative items work well displayed on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or side table within a collection of curiosities, adding subtle texture and historical interest to a room.

Mother of pearl should be cleaned only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent fading and surface damage.
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