Fine Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 2 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire Abalone pique cake or fruit

cake or fruit

There are a few spots I can tell have been worked by way of holding small splits together

Not a single flaw that I can mention other than the fact that the box may not be original

with the convex glass covered compartment into which sentimental craft has been made

The gold edged pages are brilliant and even

Fine Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 2 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire Abalone pique cake or fruitFine 19th century boxed set of crochet tools are printing and appear unused within their original leather clad presentation box. two sized hooks, each screws into the stunningly beautiful banded agate handle. Beautifully shaped to perfection for the skilled crocheter. I thought perhaps the metal collar on this one might be silver, but magnified, I can see those tiny 'marks' are construction pins and not silver marks. Compact etui or box made to slip