Fine Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Etui, Nécessaire, Mother of Pearl and 18k Gold in Burl Case powder we've tested the cartouche and

we've tested the cartouche and it does test as 18k gold

This particular ecritoire came to us from a private estate in France

red and royal blue enamel set into the gilt bronze cross & font

no damage to the shell of either piece in this 2 piece set

rim of lid

Fine Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Etui, Nécessaire, Mother of Pearl and 18k Gold in Burl Case powder we've tested the cartouche andWhat a beauty, c. 1810 30 hand crafted sewing ncessaire in richest solid burl wood etui, clean and filled with the original sewing items to include 18k gold trimmed scissors (gold mark poinon, needle case and thimble, alongside a thread spool and a silk winder in 6 point star form. Stiletto and bodkin finish out the implements. The original mirror remains in the inner lid, framed with its original chenille trim and the padded silk protector is also