Empire period urn-shaped box. The woods are satinwood and rosewood, with mercury-gilded bronzes. Inside, the box contains a sewing set, embellished with mother-of-pearl and gold-plated finishes. The silver thimble is hallmarked and helps to establish its French (Parisian) origin due to the hallmarked N of Napoleon. Dimensions: 22 cm x 15 cm, height 9 cm. Price: 1100 euros