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Antique NECESSAIRE Sewing couture kit set Travel toiletry vanity box marquetry

$ 316.8

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Condition: Perfect condition for antique 180 years old item
  • Maker: France
  • Type: Necessaire / Sewing / Toiletry / Travel Box
  • Material: Wood / Fabrics / Glass / Metal / Porcelain
  • Width: 11 in
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Length: 15 in
  • Color: Brown
  • Height: 6,5 in
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

    Description

    Antique French "necessaire" , travel box, with sewing and toiletry utensils, fitted.
    Dated middle of 19th century, Napoleon III period, neo classic style.
    Solid wood with brass corners and porcelain hand painted decoration on the top.
    Locking mechanism, with original key (works).
    Mirror inside has protective board ( soft, covered with silk)
    The stand and all details inside of the whole box are decorated with moire silk, silk velvet and metallic threads around the edge.
    The bottom holds:
    -- 3 crystal bottles with brass screw caps, decorated with porcelain inserts.
    In addition, each vial has a hermetically sealed glass lid
    --2 crystal jars for cream with screw caps, decorated with porcelain inserts.
    -- velvet stand, holding full sewing kit  with bone and metal handles.
    When removed, there is a storage area .
    -- few small storage boxes with removable covers and brass handles.
    -- lar
    ge drawer at the bottom with a large number of different smaller boxes with removable covers :
    --Clothes brush with a richly decorated top (marquetry with brass wood and mother-of-pearl).
    --shoe horn made of bone.
    -- metal box with cap
    SIZES 15" X 12" and 6,5" high, overall. Please note that silk show some signs of use
    - It should be expected that vintage and antique items are not always perfect. I try to be as accurate as possible in my description.
    Please note that silk show some signs of using traces.
    Please ask any additional photos or information
    - Packages are mailed with standard international registered mail. Delivery time depends on the country, in average 2-3 weeks
    --Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying