Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III
Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III
Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III
Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III
Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III
Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III

Antique French Sewing Set, Ivory Kit, Etui, Complete Sterling Silver 18k Vermeil Tools, Napoleon III

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Selling off my own lifelong collections now, and fine French 19th century sewing etui are among those. Of course, Napoleon III era coincides with Victorian, so this can also be referred to as a Victorian sewing etui. Napoleon III French, though (c.1850-1870). The sewing tools are in lovely condition, all matching originals and in 'vermeil' (18k gold on .800/1000 or .950/1000 French silver). The tiny profile of a boar's head mark affirming this set is .800/1000 pure silver (typical of small items for the added strength) and it has the 18k gold layer fully intact. You'll find the tiny silversmith's mark on each item, easiest to see on the inner lip of the needle case (see images).  Monogram on the lid: A F or perhaps A T.

Very good to excellent condition for age and type. The case has no chips, no cracks, no hairlines. It has elegant hinges and clasp plate, and functions perfectly well. As noted, all tools are original and undamaged. The thimble in this set is original and is sterling or .800/1000 silver with gold vermeil. Unusual to find a case without damage. Measurements are noted on the photos. 

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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.