Antique c.1810 French Empire Sewing Etui, Case in Tortoise Shell Pique of Gold, Silver, Tools Inside mantel clock I wish we knew the

I wish we knew the artist for this fine painting

This set is around 250 years old to 200 at least

Silversmith marks on the forks & spoons are for Georges Bachelet

Certainly of the school of Ingres at the very least

No rim chips

Antique c.1810 French Empire Sewing Etui, Case in Tortoise Shell Pique of Gold, Silver, Tools Inside mantel clock I wish we knew theThe little thimble has gone missing over time, as you can see, but the scissors, needle case and stiletto remain within the elegant old tortoise shell case. Thimble is probably the easiest replacement to find, though this is a small one. The 3 pieces you see are all original and matching, lovely. The outer case is spectacular, no lifts or losses to all of that pique or marquetry, boulle like inlays, and the serpentine form thrills the hand! One