Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet a very early mark punched

a very early mark punched on the inner rim (see images)

easy to conceal

No signature or maker that I can see but the floral cartouche was almost a 'signature' of fine old Tahan boxes & caddies

made to be light

Cited as one of the "keys to the kingdom" by Vauban

Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet a very early mark punchedOne of my own sets I've kept for decades, this is one of the most stunningly beautiful old tortoise shell boxes ever, excellent condition throughout (one nip to shell at one corner of lid) and with silver metal stringing and a cartouche up top that bears an elegant burin engraved "D L". It has all of the original 12k gold and 14k gold sewing tools inside, including 2 gold silk winders, thimble (14k), bodkin, scissors, stiletto, needle case all