Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock Of course that was just

Of course that was just the time that Spanish Flu was taking lives in enormous numbers

The deer's antlers appear to be shaped down a bit

We're going to let its next owner take on the task (I always forgot to draw measurements when we'd travel to French markets likely to have loose implements)

not quite complete

Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock Of course that was justAlways thrilling to see one of these magnificent 200 year old burl sarcophagus shaped caskets with a stunning pique work in cut steel, complete with working lock, key, handle and 4 original matching bun feet sitting on a dealer's table or shop. Then to reach forward to open it, hoping it's close to perfect, and see the mirror intact and with its chenille frame, a fine turquoise silk satin lining in fine form, with the original sewing tools, apart from