European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Smaller: height 1 3/8 x width 2 3/4 x depth 2 1/8 inches. The necessaire in overall fair condition, the case with scattered surface marks, scratches and grime, including some spotting of oxidation, to the frame. The hinge to the case functions properly. The green base to the underside is not fully adhered in place and lifts from the frame when pressed upon, with surface marks and scratches thereto. Some tools with damgae, including one of the handles to the scissors which is detached and lacking a portion; the scissors are stiff and require some effort to open and close but remain sharp. The tip of the stilleto handle partially detached, but pieces present. One of the two round mirroed items detached from the base of its fitting and with the mirrored section detached, though all items present (both mirroed pieces lacking part of silver backing along edges). The snuff bottle with cap which screws in place appropriately and with stopper, the glass in good condition. The thimble with few fine cracks and the needle holder with a very minute instance of loss to the case. 

The smaller box having light surface marks and scratches to the metal frame and few very minor instances of loss to mother of pearl along edges. The interior stroing a small carved toy horse head.

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