PROBABLY FRENCH, EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY
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A wooden sewing case
PROBABLY FRENCH, EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY
of casket form, the cover with applied steel studwork, opening to reveal a set of mother-of-pearl sewing implements comprising: two silk winders, a thimble, a pair of scissors, a stilleto, a bodkin and a needlecase, the needlecase with applied pansy motif -- length of case 18cms; and a tortoiseshell etui with applied pique decoration, opening to reveal a set of instruments -- 6.5cms. (2)
PROBABLY FRENCH, EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY
of casket form, the cover with applied steel studwork, opening to reveal a set of mother-of-pearl sewing implements comprising: two silk winders, a thimble, a pair of scissors, a stilleto, a bodkin and a needlecase, the needlecase with applied pansy motif -- length of case 18cms; and a tortoiseshell etui with applied pique decoration, opening to reveal a set of instruments -- 6.5cms. (2)
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