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ENGLISH, CIRCA 1860
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL MOUNTED SEWING BOX
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1860
Rectangular, on four carved scrollwork feet, the cover with applied vacant gold cartouche, opening to reveal an extensive silver-gilt and gold sewing set comprising:
a silver-gilt mounted double-ended scent bottle;
two stilettoes;
a pencil;
a combination ear spoon and tweezers;
a pair of sheathed scissors;
a thimble;
a bodkin;
a needlecase;
a penknife;
and a powder box;
each piece engraved with strapwork and with applied turquoises, the scent bottle marked for London 1861 -- length of box 9½ins. (24cms.)
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1860
Rectangular, on four carved scrollwork feet, the cover with applied vacant gold cartouche, opening to reveal an extensive silver-gilt and gold sewing set comprising:
a silver-gilt mounted double-ended scent bottle;
two stilettoes;
a pencil;
a combination ear spoon and tweezers;
a pair of sheathed scissors;
a thimble;
a bodkin;
a needlecase;
a penknife;
and a powder box;
each piece engraved with strapwork and with applied turquoises, the scent bottle marked for London 1861 -- length of box 9½ins. (24cms.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.