These sets are so hard to source these days. In museums or private collections, one rarely finds a full complete set in fine condition. The set you see is all original to its case, and includes the 2 thread spools and the crochet hook or tambour, as well as the more usual pieces: scissors, thimble, needle case and 18k
These sets are so hard to source these days. In museums or private collections, one rarely finds a full complete set in fine condition. The set you see is all original to its case, and includes the 2 thread spools and the crochet hook or tambour, as well as the more usual pieces: scissors, thimble, needle case and 18k gold bodkin (ribbon threading needle). Each piece is trimmed in 18k yellow gold, and the needle case still has the little oval 18k gold and enameled Palais Royal signature cartouche. There is a recess for one on the thimble, but that one has gone missing. The other missing piece would be a 1 carved snowflake silk winder, recess for which is beneath the scissors. I just never break a set apart as some do. Sadly, there is high value in individual pieces, and often the case is damaged beyond repair and thrown away. Allow me to list for you what each piece sells for in today's market, as individual Palais Royal offerings:
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Sewing Etui For Sale at 1stDibs
RARE 18th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Sew – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
RARE Antique Palais Royal French Sewing Box, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Palais Royal Sewing Etui, Necessaire of Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Tools, Scissors
Antique French Palais Royal sewing tools, Implements, in Tray, Scissor – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Sewing Set, Etui, – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Antique French Palais Royal Mother Of Pearl Egg Sewing Etui, Embroider – The Antique Boutique
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Sewing Set, Etui, – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic For Sale at 1stDibs
Superb Antique C.1810 French Palais Royal 8.6 Sewing Box, Mother of P – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
RARE Antique Palais Royal French Sewing Box, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
RARE 18th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Sew – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic For Sale at 1stDibs
Antique French Palais Royal 18k Gold Sewing Set, Etui, Thimble, Scisso – Antiques & Uncommon Treasure