Palais Royal Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
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A fabulous, unusually shaped tortoiseshell Palais Royale Sewing Box with ornate faceted cut-steel decoration, oval escutcheon and delicate carry handle. Sits on an ivory plinth on top of four cut-steel ball feet. Opening the exquisitely made palais royal sewing box... Read More
| Dimensions | 20.5 × 13 × 7 cm |
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| Provenance | Part of a lady's antiques collection from a Parisian château. |
| SKU | 500055 |
Description
Description
A fabulous, unusually shaped tortoiseshell Palais Royale Sewing Box with ornate faceted cut-steel decoration, oval escutcheon and delicate carry handle. Sits on an ivory plinth on top of four cut-steel ball feet.
Opening the exquisitely made palais royal sewing box lid reveals a mirror plate, embroidered silk cushion and removable tray holding a selection of sewing tools (three of which bear an enamelled pansy, the famed Palais Royal trademark), four snowflake winders with gold thread, stiletto, needle case, scissors, thimble, needle and cut-glass scent bottle.
Additional information
Additional information
| Dimensions | 20.5 × 13 × 7 cm |
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| Country | |
| Provenance | Part of a lady's antiques collection from a Parisian château. |
| SKU | 500055 |
