RARE Antique 19th Century French Miniature Piano Sewing Box, Music Box Plays, Sewing Tools Portrait Miniature jewelry just a gem and unscathed

just a gem and unscathed by time

It is quite usual for old natural wafers to shrink a little and stress lines to form

very small and does not show from front

No hallmarks anywhere that I can see but they definitely date to the Victorian era from the style and condition of the plating

thick & heavy at 35 grams and in fabulous condition

RARE Antique 19th Century French Miniature Piano Sewing Box, Music Box Plays, Sewing Tools Portrait Miniature jewelry just a gem and unscathedRARE! Yes, the perfume flask, flacon, is in place. I found the perfect period one to fill the fitting, so the sewing box misses only the 2 silk winders and those are easy to add. These piano or harpsichord miniatures are increasingly rare to find, particularly in fine condition as you see with this one. It has a music box, as well, and it has its key and plays well (don't overwind it!). A charming French creation, the keys are all mother of pearl and