Antique c.1810 French Empire Sewing Etui, Case in Tortoise Shell Pique of Gold, Silver, Tools Inside mantel clock salad serving fork & spoon

salad serving fork & spoon and the original fitted storage and/or presentation case or box

25" in size

Silversmith marks on the forks & spoons are for Georges Bachelet

I wish we knew the artist for this fine painting

The silk yarns are thick

Antique c.1810 French Empire Sewing Etui, Case in Tortoise Shell Pique of Gold, Silver, Tools Inside mantel clock salad serving fork & spoonThe little thimble has gone missing over time, as you can see, but the scissors, needle case and stiletto remain within the elegant old tortoise shell case. Thimble is probably the easiest replacement to find, though this is a small one. The 3 pieces you see are all original and matching, lovely. The outer case is spectacular, no lifts or losses to all of that pique or marquetry, boulle like inlays, and the serpentine form thrills the hand! One