Antique necessaire in velor

Height 18 cm. with handle.

Width 18 cm.

Depth 13 cm.

Exceptionally fine necessaire from the 1870s in velor and leather.

It is shaped like a chest with fittings in brass and green leather with fine embossing. In its large inner compartment are 2 bottles and a mirror on the bottom. The sides can be folded down, and various sewing equipment can be found here, including a needle case, a tambouring needle, a thimble and a holder for sewing thread.

It is in good condition with some marks on the leather.