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FRENCH, CIRCA 1850
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A WOODEN SEWING CASE
FRENCH, CIRCA 1850
Rectangular, the cover painted with a figural Eastern scene, the sides and base painted with flowers opening to reveal a silver-gilt sewing set comprising:
a needlecase;
a pair of scissors;
and a stiletto;
each piece chased with floral decoration within oval cartouches:
a thimble;
and a bodkin
length of case 4¾ins. (12cms.)
FRENCH, CIRCA 1850
Rectangular, the cover painted with a figural Eastern scene, the sides and base painted with flowers opening to reveal a silver-gilt sewing set comprising:
a needlecase;
a pair of scissors;
and a stiletto;
each piece chased with floral decoration within oval cartouches:
a thimble;
and a bodkin
length of case 4¾ins. (12cms.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.