Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019
Lot 10
λA late 19th century French ivory and silver-gilt sewing case
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £320
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Description
λA late 19th century French ivory and silver-gilt sewing case,
rectangular form, the hinged cover opens to reveal a needle case, a pair of scissors, a thimble, a pencil and a spike, length 11.2cm, plus a 19th century ivory pin cushion and cased thimble and a 19th century red leather sewing box, the cover with a scene under glass, the interior fitted with ivory boxes, two glass scent bottles and implements, also with tools. (4)
Provenance: The Judith Howard Collection.