Antique 18th Century to early 1800s French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Shell, no Tools - Refit 18k thimble What's incredible about this artistic

What's incredible about this artistic method is

Elegant late 19th c

as most face screens were crafted

and the interior is very clean and nice for age apart from one spot where the silk velvet seems to have water spot

the rich gold really stands out beautifully

Antique 18th Century to early 1800s French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Shell, no Tools - Refit 18k thimble What's incredible about this artisticLast couple of photos before group photos will show you what this magnificent box once was, before the interior lining, mirror, trays and Palais Royal sewing tools were gutted. We owned and sold the very similar one ini magnificent condition with all its original interior, shell and cut steel pique work. This one is waiting for you to do restoration inside, to lovingly make a tray fitted to your own collection of Palais Royal sewing implements and