Silver - 19th October 2005

Lot 419

Two 19th century French ivory sewing necessaires: one oval with a carved wheatsheaf on the cover...

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £380

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Description

Two 19th century French ivory sewing necessaires: one oval with a carved wheatsheaf on the cover fitted with a needle case, thimble, bodkin and scissors; the other of plain rounded oblong form fitted with a needle case, a mounted stiletto, a later thimble and a pair of English scissors. (2)