"In our quest to propose you genuine antiques, we stumbled upon a real treasure from French nobility, a Ladies sewing set in 18K gold and ivory case, crafted in France circa 1860s for collectors or connoisseurs... A touch of history. Antique jewelry object group: sewing utensils Condition: good condition, the box has been skilfully restored in its long life (see pictures) Country of origin: France Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. Style specifics: The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 Ð 1901). We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period. This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victorias husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period. Period: ca. 1860 Material: 18K yellow gold Extra information: Aucoc - Louis Aucoc (21 September 1850 Paris - 10 December 1932 Paris), was a leading Parisian art nouveau jeweller and goldsmith, working with his father and brother Andre. The Aucoc family firm at 6 Rue de la Paix was established in Paris in 1821 and was patronised by the house of King Louis Philippe, the House of Orleans, Napolean III and Empress Eugenie. From 1874 to 1876, Rene Lalique was an apprentice to Aucoc. Lalique would later become a defining figure in the art nouveau movement. The business left the hands of the Aucoc family in 1932. Louis Aucoc married Micheline Louise Isaiah Rondeleux on 4 June 1872 and had three children - Georges, Rene and a daughter who married Andre la Ferte. From: Wikipedia. Brand: Aucoc Signature: Aucoc Engraving: Monogram with crown, indicating the first owner to be of French nobility Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagles head that was in use in France from about 1838. Dimensions: box 12.00 cm (4.72 inch) x 6.40 cm (2.52 inch) x 2.10 cm (0.83 inch) Weight: 201.50 gram (129.56 dwt) Reference N: 12128-0010 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry "