A plum velvet étui, with delicate lilac and white beaded floral decoration enclosing an elaborate pair of scissors with sheath and a collection of needles; a finely beaded notebook; a waxer in the form of a nut; and two panels of finely embroidered muslin--13 x 8in. (33 x 21.5cm.), the beadwork and embroidery early 19th century, the waxer late 19th century