A necessaire in the form of a house

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A necessaire in the form of a house
with mother of pearl decoration, the interior lined in cream moir with a complete set of gold coloured sewing implements comprising button hook, two crochet hooks, a pair of scissors and a stiletto, probably mid nineteenth century - 9 x 5.5 x 6.5cms; and another in embossed leather in the form of a trunk, lined in violet velveteen and silk, containing two glass phials and various sewing implements, early nineteenth century - 9.5 x 6 x 8.3cms
See Plate Four for Illustration of First Item (2)

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