Antique French Gien 2pc Cabinet Plate Set, Figural, Exposition Universelle 1878 boulle The implements have mother of

The implements have mother of pearl handles (stiletto and seam ripper folding knife) and the scissors remain sharp

Likely original and working old skeleton key intact

from the painting side it is truly well done and doesn't draw the eye

which we usually watch for on 18k gold sewing sets from that era and cultural mecca

The silversmith marks are there but I've not been able to locate them in my reference books

Antique French Gien 2pc Cabinet Plate Set, Figural, Exposition Universelle 1878 boulle The implements have mother ofDelightful antique French Gien marked 2pc 7 3 4" cabinet plate set, "Exposition Universelle 1878" souvenirs with beautiful blue & white ribbon & floral garland borders and delightful figural center scenes with titles or inscriptions! Part of a more extensive numbered series, this pair is numbered 4 & 12 and are entitled "Angleterre" and "Amerique Du Sud" or, roughly translated, "England" and "South America". Charming scenes, each with an appropriately