Superb English Antique Tortoise Shell & Sterling Sewing Etui, Filled With Implements, Tools Throw pillow flanking a vase of flowers

flanking a vase of flowers - don't you agree

The mounts at top of each are hand-crafted and peg-mounted

all Victorian to Edwardian

Double Inkwell

It's made more in line with the late 1800s hair art icons

Superb English Antique Tortoise Shell & Sterling Sewing Etui, Filled With Implements, Tools Throw pillow flanking a vase of flowersI think all that has gone missing over the 150 or more years since this one was made might be a natural wafer on which one might make notes with the stylus or pencil that does remain with the set. How rare to find a fine old tortoiseshell sewing etui in such fine condition, and so complete. Even a tiny tape measure remains. The set would likely be English in origin, though I see no markings to confirm it. A fine shell etui, original violet colored