Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24 Apr 2018
A Victorian novelty silver sewing egg
A Victorian novelty silver sewing egg,
maker's mark worn, London 1891,
the egg with engraved foliate scroll decoration and with a ring terminal, the gilded interior with holes for pins, a central column for cotton reels and a later thimble, length 5.3cm, approx. weight 1.8oz.