An early 19th century Palais Royal tortoiseshell nécessaire music box with overall ivory stringing, the hinged lid enclosing a removable tray fitted with mother-of-pearl scissors, needle case, needlework spike, cut glass phial and gold thimble, the needle case and spike with indistinct maker's marks, the tray revealing a keywind musical movement with 6cm cylinder, width 17.5cm. Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.