Lot 216 , Four 19th century Palais Royale mother of pearl needle cases with gilt mounts, largest 9cm,

Four 19th century Palais Royale mother of pearl needle cases with gilt mounts, largest 9cm, a carved mother of pearl clamp, a desk seal, two bodkins a turned needle case and boot carvings
Estimate £150-200

- floral engraved needle case - lid fits poorly, oxidised to the internal mount, 8cm
- plainest needle case - flaws to mother of pearl, 7cm
- largest needle case - a little dirty with small chips, lid slightly ill-fitting, 9cm
- case with oval flower plaque - minor natural flaws, 6.5cm
- clamp - minor wear, looks to have had additional mount to the base, 6cm
- desk seal - dirty and rubbed, 4.5cm
- oval end bodkin - 8cm
- larger bodkin - possibly made up, looks rejoined, 9.5cm
- turned case - minor flaws to the tips, 8cm
- boots - look to be made as a pair, both drilled at the top each with a hole to one side, 4cm


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Sold for £200