Antique French Gien 2pc Cabinet Plate Set, Figural, Exposition Universelle 1878 boulle The implements have mother of

The implements have mother of pearl handles (stiletto and seam ripper folding knife) and the scissors remain sharp

which we usually watch for on 18k gold sewing sets from that era and cultural mecca

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And I've only used needlepoint in title because it is basically that type of embroidery stitch

Antique French Gien 2pc Cabinet Plate Set, Figural, Exposition Universelle 1878 boulle The implements have mother ofDelightful antique French Gien marked 2pc 7 3 4" cabinet plate set, "Exposition Universelle 1878" souvenirs with beautiful blue & white ribbon & floral garland borders and delightful figural center scenes with titles or inscriptions! Part of a more extensive numbered series, this pair is numbered 4 & 12 and are entitled "Angleterre" and "Amerique Du Sud" or, roughly translated, "England" and "South America". Charming scenes, each with an appropriately