{"product_id":"fine-antique-french-palais-royal-sewing-etui-necessaire-mother-of-pearl-and-18k-gold-in-burl-case","title":"Fine Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Etui, Nécessaire, Mother of Pearl and 18k Gold in Burl Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a beauty, c.1810-30 hand crafted sewing nécessaire in richest solid burl wood etui, clean and filled with the original sewing items to include 18k gold trimmed scissors (gold mark poinçon, needle case and thimble, alongside a thread spool and a silk winder in 6-point star form. Stiletto and bodkin finish out the implements. The original mirror remains in the inner lid, framed with its original chenille trim and the padded silk protector is also included. Full measurements noted on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent condition for age and type, as described above. The case is formed from a stunning burl of hardwood and set with a mother of pearl shield cartouche and the pearl escutcheon at the pushbutton opener is also fully intact. Open the case, which has no warp, by the way, and you find a very clean silk interior with original mirror, original tools. All but the scissors are excellent, and I note that there is a restoration on backside of one of the pearl handles where it joins the gold stem of handle. If you plan to use the set, I think I would not use the scissors much, although it is a solid repair and is probably as solid and serviceable as any of the old mother of pearl handled scissors. It's the most vulnerable item for sure. No breaks on the inner lip of the needle case, none on the spool or silk star. The thimble is fine but it shows an empty recess where once an enameled 18k gold Palais Royal flower plaque would have fit. Silk velvet is clean and displays beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113358766334,"sku":"426sew5","price":1345.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/426sew5.jpg?v=1777058334","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/zh\/products\/fine-antique-french-palais-royal-sewing-etui-necessaire-mother-of-pearl-and-18k-gold-in-burl-case","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}