pin holder agoraio (1) - Louis XVI - Boxwood, various woods - Second half 18th century
A peculiar desktop needle case with pincushion, made of different inlaid wood. Typical inlay art from Rolo, near Reggio Emilia. To automatically pull out the small drawer, press with scissor tip on a mechanism placed on the front. Pincushion made of fabric with golden threads interwoven. Dimensions: height 25 cm; width 12. 5 cm; depth 9 cm.
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A peculiar desktop needle case with pincushion, made of different inlaid wood. Typical inlay art from Rolo, near Reggio Emilia. To automatically pull out the small drawer, press with scissor tip on a mechanism placed on the front. Pincushion made of fabric with golden threads interwoven. Dimensions: height 25 cm; width 12. 5 cm; depth 9 cm.