Post Medieval Embroidered Mitre and Tooled Leather Case. France, circa 1700-1720 A.D. Two boards from an episcopal mitre with linen facing and dense silver-thread foliage ornament to each; housed in a custom-made wooden case with linen lining, leather-covered with tooled and gilt detailing to both faces and sides, episcopal arms to upper face with Catholic episcopal headgear over a heater shield with three fleurs-de-lys in chief and a bend sinister lozengy; to the reverse, five radiating arms pierced to allow straps to pass beneath to secure the lid. 1.38 kg, 43 cm (17 in.). [No Reserve] Francesca Galloway Ltd, 2001.