Delicate Antique French 18k and Mother of Pearl Stiletto or Crochet Hook, Tambour, Seed Pearls open salt ready to hang or shelf

ready to hang or shelf display

it mourned the beautiful little child whose portrait miniature is within

she's likely been largely forgotten

just 3" long

He thought it Aubusson

Delicate Antique French 18k and Mother of Pearl Stiletto or Crochet Hook, Tambour, Seed Pearls open salt ready to hang or shelfImagine what a magnificent antique Palais Royal sewing tools ncessaire or set this one must have come from. It is the size of a stiletto, and I'm unsure if that's what it is but with a bent tip, or if it is a dainty crochet tambour or hook. It is as found, the trim and mount is 18k, no loss to the halo of tiny seed pearls which surround what is likely a garnet but I did not test the stone. Dates latest 1700s to perhaps 1830s at latest. I have only