Antique Painted Carved Etui Necessaire Sewing Travel Case Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus
Antique Painted Carved Etui Necessaire Sewing Travel Case Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus

Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire

Prix régulier €850

A one of a kind travel and sewing etui dating to the 19th century, maybe earlier. The necessaire or etui is in the shape of a trompe l'oeil : a bundle of asparagus (bunch of asparagus). It has been finely carved and hand painted to look like genuine asparagus (bone or ivory). This is a very rare collectible small lidded box, perhaps unique. The tools are missing, only a small notebook remains.

Do not miss this little gem !

CONDITION: Good antique condition with some normal signs of ages like an antique patina (wears on the painting).

Height: 2 1/2" (6.5cm)
Diameter: 2 1/8" (5,3cm)
Weight: 86g
Antique Painted Carved Etui Necessaire Sewing Travel Case Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire
Travel Sewing Etui Necessaire