Elegant Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 4 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire opaline casket this dainty little 18k vermeil

this dainty little 18k vermeil interior and sterling silver box is a vinaigrette

The slender long cover there in our images is hat is where the tip cover mounts when the tool is in use

Gold embossed lid

Easel or hanging loop back gives versatility

Neoclassical in design

Elegant Antique French Crochet Tambour, Banded Agate Handle, 4 Hooks in Original Box, Nécessaire opaline casket this dainty little 18k vermeilSomeone's gift set, this 19th century boxed set of crochet tools are printing and appear unused within their original leather clad presentation box. Four sized hooks, each inserts into the handle's top fitting and are held tightly in place by the small anchor screw which you see is still with this one. I've always been drawn to these, perhaps because I had a Swiss grandmother whose hands fascinated me as they moved quickly and magically created lace