Seems more like elegant jewelry, but of course it is from some elegant sewing or writer's set. Looks like the 18th century French one. The 4 star-patterned gold trim bands are all fully intact. Acid-tested at 18k, as well. The extra large etui if it is a needle case, or slender and delicate case if it held sealing wax lozenge. Full measurements noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition, as you can see. There is not a tiny French gold punch, as the amount of gold in each band is small enough to escape control on this one. It's large for a needle or bodkin case, and is made like the sealing wax or 'sceau' etui inside which would be a long stick of sealing wax. I see no flaws to note. Very beautiful.
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Our offering exceeds the age limitation of "more than 100 years of age", and is well within the exemption for CITES regulation. If imported, met the CITES regulation. This item will be handled and shipped from our Utah business, and is not available for shipment internationally, nor within the USA to California, NY, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington if it contains ivory, sorry. Please see our small print for more details.
