Delicate Antique French 18k and Mother of Pearl Stiletto or Crochet Hook, Tambour, Seed Pearls open salt This one has that

This one has that

which made me wonder just a bit if it might have been a lady's desktop box with inkwells (note the stoppers

she's likely been largely forgotten

5 feet tall

Delicate Antique French 18k and Mother of Pearl Stiletto or Crochet Hook, Tambour, Seed Pearls open salt This one has thatImagine what a magnificent antique Palais Royal sewing tools ncessaire or set this one must have come from. It is the size of a stiletto, and I'm unsure if that's what it is but with a bent tip, or if it is a dainty crochet tambour or hook. It is as found, the trim and mount is 18k, no loss to the halo of tiny seed pearls which surround what is likely a garnet but I did not test the stone. Dates latest 1700s to perhaps 1830s at latest. I have only