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Charles X Mother-of-pearl, gold sewing box in shape of flower

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Charles X Mother-of-pearl, gold sewing box in shape of flower

€12000

Era: 19th century, Charles X.  
Materials: mother of pearl, gold, turquoise.
Dim: H 3.34 in (8,5 cm) / Diam 0.50 in (1,5 cm).
Weight: 1 oz (29 gr.)

 

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Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and mother of pearls. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is removable and includes a die and a needle case. The upper part opens with a hinge is let discover a writing kit with ivory tablets and pencil, and needle wool. The heart of the flower opens and has a small compartment probably salt. The kit is finely chiselled with flower motifs on amati gold background accented with turquoise half pearls. This case is characteristic of Charles X style mixing mother-of-pearl, gold and turquoise. Charles X, circa 1820.

 

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Charles X Mother-of-pearl, gold sewing box in shape of flower

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