MUSICAL SEWING KIT “NECESSAIRE”. An absolutely delightful, extremely high-quality sewing kit, or “Necessaire”, made for wealthy ladies traveling with their entourage in the mid-1800’s. This may indeed be a “Palais Royale” item, where in France such implements were supplied to the aristocracy from all parts of Europe and even America. The inlaid walnut case, measuring about 10″ x 7″ x 5″, is of a “sarcophagus shape. It has the original lock and key. You will note the inside mirror (original) and the soft cushion to protect the instruments. The implements themselves are of gilt silver and are hallmarked. One of the small scissors has been replaced by an Edelweiss flower, perhaps indicating this was owned by a Swiss matron. In any event, the piece-de-resistance of this fine artifact is the wonderful sectional-comb music box underneath the implement tray. Each of the 14 sections has 5 teeth (none broken) and the music plays wonderfully and without squeaks or other issues. It is wound from the bottom, where there also is an activation switch. Musicaltreasuresofmiami. Com: Musical Sewing Kit #506 – YouTube. You will be hard pressed to find a nicer example anywhere; to begin with these are very desirable and rarely come up for sale, especially in this condition. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best selection Best Guarantee. The item “C. 1850 Musical Sewing Kit Sectional Comb Music Box Neccessaire” is in sale since Friday, April 16, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.