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Gilt Etui - The wood grain in this lovely oval case is constructed in a beautiful diamond shape.   And the grain of the wood on the bottom of the case is even prettier than the grain on the top.  In the center of the diamond shape is an unengraved brass medallion.  The tools inside of the etui include:  gilt stiletto, bodkin, scissors and needlecase as well as a gold thimble.      

The scissors are a replacement as is the thimble.  The thimble fits the opening in the fitted case perfectly and it looks quite good in the case.  The scissors are just a tiny bit too large for the opening, but they look pretty good as well.  All of the tools are in excellent condition with only a bit of wear to the gilt on the scissors.   The case will close, but as it is very difficult to re-open, I choose not to close it tightly.  

                                                                                                                                     $895.00               

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Glass Pin Disc - This is a reverse painted glass pin disc.  Reverse painting is a very painstaking pro- cess which in- volves painting backwards one color at a time.   Each color must then be left to dry before moving on to the next color.  This lovely scene is labeled " Clifton Suspension Bridge".  The back of the pin disc has a mirror.                                                                                                                                     $295.00

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Vegetable Ivory Figural Needlecase - Vegetable ivory is carved from a nut that grows in South America.  In the 19th century it was a very popular meduim used to make many different types of small decorative pieces sold around the world.   This gorgeous figural needlecase features a very well dressed lady.  The carving is quite intricate and  is definitely the work of a very fine artisan.    The detail is amazing from the beautiful dress the lady wears to the absolutely stunning flowers in her hair.  The florals at the bottom of the needlecase are equally beautiful.   

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                                                                                                          Because of the popularity of vegetable ivory pieces, there is no short- age of the lovely collectable pieces today.  However, this needlecase is wonderfully rare.   It is truly nothing like the more common pieces.  This needlecase is a work of art, made by an artist.   I have only ever had one other needlecase comparable to this lovely piece.                                                                                                      $495.00

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Necessaire - This lovely necessaire has one of the most unusual boxes I have ever seen.  The rosewood box has a piece of convex glass on the top that covers a beautiful repousee' scene of cherubs frolicking in a forest, all surrounded by foliage and swirls.  It is both beautiful and unusual.  The box measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1 3/4" high. 

The tools inside the box include silver scissors, needlecase, thimble (a replacement) and a knife, as well as a mother of pearl silkwinder.  The set is missing its bodkin.   All of the tools are in very good condition, as is the box.   The only condition problem is that the mirror on the inside lid is cracked.                                                                                                                                                                   $845.00           

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Palais Royal Necessaire  - The very first thing that I have to say about this exquisite necessaire is that the pictures cannot possibly do it justice.  This box is stunning!  The exceptional high quality of this wonderful antique is obvious.  That said, I will do my best to describe this wonderful sewing necessaire.   The box itself is simply magnifiscent.  It is constructed of wood covered in diamonds and rectangles of mother of pearl.   The etrucheon on the front of the box is gorgeous.   The landscape that you see on the top of the box is hand painted. The scene is labelled  " Spinzzein cum Kreuz".   It measures 6" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2".

During the late 18th, early 19th centuries the finest needlework tools in the world were made in the palais royal district of  Paris.  The tiny enamelled pansy that you see on the needlecase is the signature of the palais royal. Everything about this set is of the highest quality.   Each piece would have been custom made for this box.    The tools include: a mother of pearl needlecase, a reel (the second reel is missing), a bodkin and scissors, as well as a cut crystal scent bottle and a silver replacement thimble.   This beautiful necessaire would easily be one of the finest pieces in anyone's collection.

The box will close if forced, but not easily.  And of course, it is then difficult to open.   One tiny tip of the scissors blade is broken and the fingerholes overlap a bit, but I think they were probably made that way.  The scent bottle still has its original stopper.   The other tools are in excellent condition.  

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