Fine Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 2 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire Abalone pique There are a few spots

There are a few spots I can tell have been worked by way of holding small splits together

there is some dust on the interior which lightly clouds the lenses

1847 at 13 yrs"

with the convex glass covered compartment into which sentimental craft has been made

Fine Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 2 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire Abalone pique There are a few spotsFine 19th century boxed set of crochet tools are printing and appear unused within their original leather clad presentation box. two sized hooks, each screws into the stunningly beautiful banded agate handle. Beautifully shaped to perfection for the skilled crocheter. I thought perhaps the metal collar on this one might be silver, but magnified, I can see those tiny 'marks' are construction pins and not silver marks. Compact etui or box made to slip