Description

Antique Palais Royal mahogany Sewing Boxin the form of a miniature grand piano. The charming piano keys on the top of the box are made of ebony and bone, with the minor keys being slightly raised for an authentic look and feel. Standing on five turned legs.

The underside of the palais royal piano lid houses its original silk tool protector, its original mirror plate with a rope lined surround. The interior of this grand piano features a removable tray fitted with various mother of pearl tools and a cut glass perfume bottle. Underneath this tray is a storage space.

The other part of the interior is a decorative padded cover for the music box. Which sadly no longer works.

Provenance:

” Items from an extensive collection built up over the last 30 years by a serious collector of interesting and important boxes and other unusual sewing tools. This represents a lifelong interest in the subject, and includes many interesting pieces.”

Quotes from the lovely passionate collector.

Each item were all purchased because they spoke to me – an instant buzz – a connection somehow with the box – and then the joy of finding the small contents which bring the boxes back to life – I have loved and cherished each and every one.

The fabulous Palais Royal Piano comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

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