This exquisite French sewing set for a child dates circa 1860. The glass egg-shaped case with gilt metal mounts. The domed hinged cover engraved with foliate sprigs. The teal velvet interior with silver handed stiletto, silver needle case, silver thimble and steel scissors.. The base lined with teal moire silk. Hallmarks: Small French guarantee mark on stiletto and needle case. Thimble unmarked but tested as silver. Dimensions: Scissors: Length: 7cm / 2.4 inches. Case: 9cm x 6cm approx. / 3.4 inches x 2.3 inches. Height of case: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Condition: The silver tools are in good condition. The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery. Postage overseas: £17 International signed for. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585 Internal Ref: DEC74
Dimensions
Height = 2.5 cm (1")
Width = 9 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")
19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER FITTED SEWING COMPANION FOR A CHILD, CIRCA 1820
Price
£195
| $245 USD | €235 EUR
Item Ref
DEC74
Description
This exquisite French sewing set for a child dates circa 1860. The glass egg-shaped case with gilt metal mounts. The domed hinged cover engraved with foliate sprigs. The teal velvet interior with silver handed stiletto, silver needle case, silver thimble and steel scissors.. The base lined with teal moire silk. Hallmarks: Small French guarantee mark on stiletto and needle case. Thimble unmarked but tested as silver. Dimensions: Scissors: Length: 7cm / 2.4 inches. Case: 9cm x 6cm approx. / 3.4 inches x 2.3 inches. Height of case: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Condition: The silver tools are in good condition. The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery. Postage overseas: £17 International signed for. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585 Internal Ref: DEC74
Dimensions
Height = 2.5 cm (1")
Width = 9 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")