Silver - 31st January 2007

Lot 772

An 18th century continental 'turned' sewing compendium

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £85

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Description

An 18th century continental 'turned' sewing compendium, unscrewing into sections revealing a needle compartment, spice box, bobbins and a thimble and standing on a seal foot, the exterior textured, unmarked, probably Austro-Hungarian/German late 18th century, 4.25in (11.6cm) high, 1.5oz.