Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock The base of the glass

The base of the glass insert is marked "Made in France" so a company in one country collaborated or ordered the complimenting part from the other

I suspect the mat might be karat gold but I did not test it

It is beautifully hand worked beadwork inset surrounded by a gold-embossed frame line

or they have been kept awaiting being restrung

A sculptor's hand at work

Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock The base of the glassAlways thrilling to see one of these magnificent 200 year old burl sarcophagus shaped caskets with a stunning pique work in cut steel, complete with working lock, key, handle and 4 original matching bun feet sitting on a dealer's table or shop. Then to reach forward to open it, hoping it's close to perfect, and see the mirror intact and with its chenille frame, a fine turquoise silk satin lining in fine form, with the original sewing tools, apart from