Rare Fine Antique English "Mappin & Webb" Tortoise Shell Sewing Case, Etui, Mother of Pearl Implements Odiot casket and deserves a whole

casket and deserves a whole other life as a jewelry box

Always thought I might do this little bit of restoration work myself and have all the necessary pieces

spectacular

All lids bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

The entire desk stand is hand (burin) engraved and the resulting stand is just stunning

Rare Fine Antique English "Mappin & Webb" Tortoise Shell Sewing Case, Etui, Mother of Pearl Implements Odiot casket and deserves a wholeSuperb English tortoise shell etui, sewing set from famed London maker shop, Mappin & Webb, c. 1900. Edwardian luxury at it's finest, you have even the original needle cases tucked into their silk moire sections in the inner lid. Very good to excellent The case is fabulous, in top condition without flaws to note. The implements have mother of pearl handles (stiletto and seam ripper folding knife) and the scissors remain sharp. Each piece original to