SEWING ETUI, NAPOLEON III PERIOD, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

rectangular, shaped bone etui, the lid with a moulded panel, fitted with a gilt-brass hinge and push-button clasp. The fitted interior contains a gilt-metal thimble with dotted decoration, a pair of scissors with steel blades and gilt-metal handles decorated with scrollwork, a stiletto with a steel point and gilt-metal handle, a needle case and a lace threader. L. approximately 12 cm (etui)