Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet Cited as one of the

Cited as one of the "keys to the kingdom" by Vauban

but with inlays of engraved and cut mother of pearl patterning the entire exterior against that opulent cognac and chocolate of the natural tortoise shell veneer

No signature or maker that I can see but the floral cartouche was almost a 'signature' of fine old Tahan boxes & caddies

These imperfections are part of the charm and value and help us to differentiate modern Chinese reproductions which have no flaws to speak of (pleas know your sellers

just an exceptional set

Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet Cited as one of theOne of my own sets I've kept for decades, this is one of the most stunningly beautiful old tortoise shell boxes ever, excellent condition throughout (one nip to shell at one corner of lid) and with silver metal stringing and a cartouche up top that bears an elegant burin engraved "D L". It has all of the original 12k gold and 14k gold sewing tools inside, including 2 gold silk winders, thimble (14k), bodkin, scissors, stiletto, needle case all