Palais Royal: Vintage Charles X Embroidery Nécessaire

A Charles X-era embroidery kit, in the tradition of the tabletterie crafts of the Palais-Royal in Paris, circa 1825–1830.

Presented in an oval-shaped gilded bronze case resting on lion’s paws, this set is distinguished by its mother-of-pearl lid, finely engraved with a garland of flowers and foliage.
The upper section, formed from a mother-of-pearl shell, is adorned with a radiating fan-shaped motif that particularly highlights the iridescent sheen.
The entire piece is framed by a gilt-bronze border with floral decoration.

Inside, the box reveals a mirror and a set of small sewing tools made of carved and engraved mother-of-pearl, adorned with vermeil mountings.
It includes, notably, a pair of finely openwork scissors, a needle case topped with a small dog and adorned with the coat of arms of the Palais Royal, an awl, a lace hook, a thimble, an awl, a threader, and two spools of thread.

The tools are housed in a beige velvet-lined case, adorned with a small panel embroidered with polychrome floral motifs into which the needles can be inserted

This set attests to the refinement and quality of craftsmanship of the luxury items offered in the Palais-Royal boutiques during the Restauration.

Period: Charles X, circa 1825–1830.

Origin: France, Paris, Palais-Royal productions.