Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock plagiarism complaints and even the

plagiarism complaints and even the removal of Royal license at one point

Typical of ivory as it ages

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

or they have been kept awaiting being restrung

These are natural shrinkage adjustments inherent in the old natural material upon which the paintings are done and does not represent an accident

Exceptional c.1810-30 French Palais Royal Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl 18k Tools, Swan Scissors, Turquoise Black Forest clock plagiarism complaints and even theAlways 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