RARE 19TH C. FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL & GILT "EGG" SEWING COMPANION, CIRCA 1860
Price
SOLDItem Ref
DEC83
Description
This exquisite 19th Century French Palais Royal "Grand Tour" sewing companion dates circa 1860. The circular alabaster base supporting a mother of pearl and gilt mounted egg below a bird catch, the gilt interior with thimble, stiletto, scissors and a bodkin, the other bodkin missing. The eagle finial operates as a spring push mechanism. When turned anti clockwise and gently pushed down, it opens to reveal a fitted gilt interior. The underside of the alabaster base lined with the original turquoise paper. These "Grand Tour" sewing companions are few and far between and this is a lovely example in great condition.Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Original interior in good condition.
One tool misissing.
Delivery:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: DEC83
Dimensions
Height = 11.5 cm (5")Width = 6.5 cm (3")
Depth = 6.5 cm (3")
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