Lot 32 - A beautiful antique mother of pearl French Empire 'Palais Royal' needle case, circa 1820, with carved topper of Napoleon I by a tree, etched exterior and an inset symbol of an urn with Egyptian style palmettes below a gold tone band
Similar examples with a small 'Pansy' mark instead of an urn are attributed to the Palais Royal, where many workshops were located
Very minor chips to inner rim and natural flaws in exterior, appears excellent
Auction 1203 - Antiques, Vintage & Collectables (Section 8) |
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Description
A beautiful antique mother of pearl French Empire 'Palais Royal' needle case, circa 1820, with carved topper of Napoleon I by a tree, etched exterior and an inset symbol of an urn with Egyptian style palmettes below a gold tone band
Similar examples with a small 'Pansy' mark instead of an urn are attributed to the Palais Royal, where many workshops were located
Very minor chips to inner rim and natural flaws in exterior, appears excellent
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