With many new reproductions seen on today's market, it is a treat to find the actual antique item as it originally was, as is the case with this Huret type parasol.  The hood is in a small plaid silk, with long, frilly double fringe, a metal shaft and carved bone covered handle and finial. The is no marking on the parasol, however in style and quality, it follows the design features of those marketed from the Huret factory when it was made in the mid 1800's. The condition and workings of this smart looking accessory are excellent.

In addition to numerous oval and round, decorative adhesive labels, there is a tiny roll of gold paper, and some scalloped-edge blotters. The pens, letter openers, wax seal press, and a ruler are all secured to the inside door of the storage container with a strap of red leather.  The wooden box is also covered in deep red leather with "Papeterie" inscribed in gold ink on the outside of the latched door.  The inside offers several dividers and compartments for organizing and storing all the desk supplies.  Truly a deluxe setup.

A tiny cloud of eider down feathers surrounding a miniature bone ring, tied up with a piece of ivory silk ribbon make for an antique powder puff that can surely be a welcome member of a fashion lady’s trousseau or dresser top.  Dainty in size, the puff is roughly 1 ˝” – 2” in diameter, depending on the breeze. 

Perriot motif miniature novelty scissors of silver that have the same detailed “Polichinelle” molding on both sides.    They are 1 7/8” long and most probably English.