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Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box
$7,809.66
£5,800
€6,839.45
CA$10,819.23
A$12,134.49
CHF 6,354.65
MX$147,445.91
NOK 80,693.35
SEK 76,502.98
DKK 51,052.94
About the Item
Louis XVIII (1814-1824)
From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this superb Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of sarcophagus shape beautifully veneered in Mulberry wood with cut steel faceted stud decoration raised upon small ball feet with a central mother of pearl vacant initial plaque and large looped handle to the lid. The interior of the Sewing Box contains an internal mirror, silk cushion and a removable tool pad with seven mother of pearl tools, four with gold pansies enamel decoration and a scent bottle. The Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box dates to the The French Sewing Box dates to the first half of the 19th century during the reign of Louis XVIII (1814-1824) circa 1820.
Measurements (Inches) 2.76 High x 6.3 Wide x 4.53 Deep
Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue page 32
Palais Royal is the collective name of objects that were sold within a Palace in Paris. Originally it was built for Cardinal Richelieu in 1629 and was originally named Palais Cardinal but after the death of Richelieu, it was inherited by King Louis XIII and was named Palais Royal. The palace was later bequeathed to Philippe d’Orléans, a cousin of Louis XVI and in 1781, Philippe d’Orléans, on the verge of financial ruin, decided to subdivide the Palais Royal Garden, which until then had been free of any dwelling. Construction took five years, after which 90 merchants moved in. The area was a popular place for loiterers, betters, pickpockets, and prostitutes. When the revolution ended in 1799 the Palais Royal was refurbished again by Napoleon Bonaparte when he became Emperor in 1804 and it housed galleries and shops selling high quality luxury wares such as this notebook above. It again fell into disrepair when gambling was banned in 1838 but restored in the 1870s. Due to this, there are very few if any pearl Palais Royal objects crafted after 1840.
Mulberry is a golden brown wood that darkens to a red/brown with age. It is easily worked and is odourless and none toxic. It is most commonly used in furniture and turned items. When it comes to antiques, “Mulberry wood” can be a contentious subject. Some items labelled as “Mulberry” can often be made from various other kinds of wood like Curly Maple, Sycamore or Chestnut. These would be stained and dyed to enhance the grain into the dramatic contrast that appears on Mulberry items.
Mother of Pearl, Mother of pearl is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is the same material that natural pearls are made from and is desirable due to its strong and resilient makeup along with its beautiful iridescent shimmer.
- Creator:Palais Royal (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 5015861stDibs: LU8027245480622
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