Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24th April 2018

Lot 249

A Victorian novelty silver sewing egg

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £250

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Description

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.