Antique French Niello Dip Pen, Wax Seal and Letter Opener Page Turner Set in Necessaire c.1810, Engraved scoop the lush drapery behind her

the lush drapery behind her

We'll annotate should that change

has  scene of 2 soldiers on top

) box or etui with inner divider and 2pc mystery piece :)

I think all that has gone missing over the 150 or more years since this one was made might be a natural wafer on which one might make notes with the stylus or pencil that does remain with the set

Antique French Niello Dip Pen, Wax Seal and Letter Opener Page Turner Set in Necessaire c.1810, Engraved scoop the lush drapery behind herA stunningly beautiful desk set, 3 pieces in excellent condition throughout, these are works of art, really. Not only the silver vermeil work, but the engraved blade and engraved handles in a manner known as niello. We've found several sets from this era (c. 1780 1820) still in their presentation box, and with one more desk tool, a scraper (eraser). This set misses that piece and has survived without the box. They appear to have never been put to use.