Obviously salvaged from what would have been a beautiful fitted early 1800s Palais Royal sewing box, the type we love to find and bring to you, this is a superb c.1810 needle case. Pearl with 18k gold medallion with the coveted kiln-dried enamel flower, and the 18k trim at collar. I don't think of these gorgeous old sewing tools are to use, the old pearl is rather too fragile and so advise these be for the collector. Full measurements missed being noted on photos, and are: 3.5" long in full, 3/41.5" widest, 1/4" depth.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type, elegant carved in the arrow scabbard form with nothing missing including the delicately inlaid 18k gold and enamel flower plaque or medallion and 18k gold collar, trim. The neck insert is somehow a little loose, though is original, no alteration, and as with all of these I do not suggest using for your sewing. These are museum pieces, over 200 years old, preserved to display. NOTE: Embroidered panel is there to show them off, and is not included. Lots of other Palais Royal and 18k gold sewing items to sell, be sure to search our store.
