THEODULE BOURDIER - 1900S IVORY AND GOLD SEWING CASE It is of rectangular form in ivory engraved with the shape of the utensils in 18K gold contained, a pair of scissors, a thimble, a needle case, a thread-pass and a punch. A large monogram in 18K yellow gold applied. The case is engraved BOURDIER 24 rue de la Paix. Gross weight of the utensils: 23.65 gr. (punch small tear). Dimensions of the case : 11,3 x 5,7 x 1,7 cm. A 18K yellow gold sewing set by THEODULE BOURDIER, circa 1900. Engraved case BOURDIER 24 rue de la Paix. Utensil weight : 23,65 gr. (hallmark, small tear). Case dimension : 11,3 x 5,7 x 1,7 cm.

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