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A tortoiseshell sewing box
opening to reveal an extensive gold sewing set comprising: a tape measure, a needlecase, a bodkin, a penknife, a thimble, a retractable pencil, a pair of scissors in gold mounted mother-of-pearl sheath, a small circular box and a rectangular vinaigrette, the box and the vinaigrette engraved with a column on a plinth, and a mother-of-pearl bodkin, the fittings French, early nineteenth century
length of case 16.5cms.
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opening to reveal an extensive gold sewing set comprising: a tape measure, a needlecase, a bodkin, a penknife, a thimble, a retractable pencil, a pair of scissors in gold mounted mother-of-pearl sheath, a small circular box and a rectangular vinaigrette, the box and the vinaigrette engraved with a column on a plinth, and a mother-of-pearl bodkin, the fittings French, early nineteenth century
length of case 16.5cms.
See Illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.