676 - Sewing kit in a velvet case—probably France, second half of the 19th century. Tall, rectangular case with a purple velvet cover and silver plated metal hardware; contents: 1 thimble with a fleur-de-lis and coat of arms in relief, hallmarked with “8,” 1 pair of steel scissors, 1 faceted glass perfume bottle with a metal screw cap and glass stopper, 1 steel needle case, 1 threader, 1 blind mirror, and 1 fine crochet hook with a chain and ring; beneath the thimble is a small drawer with 2 metal buttons; case dimensions approx. 97 × 68 × 35 mm. Shows signs of age and wear; metal partially oxidized; mirror is fogged; velvet is scuffed; includes a collection card with the purchase notation “Schloss Schleißheim, 450,-, Oct. 89.”