Description
This delightful Victorian cased sterling silver sewing set is dated Birmingham 1890. The fitted case comprises of a pair of a silver mounted steel scissors , a needle case, an engraved bodkin, a thimble, all fully hallmarked for Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1890. The thimble by Charles May also dated Birmingham 1890.
All fitted in the original beautiful leather case with a vivid blue velvet and satin interior and some original paper wrappers.
Hallmarks:
(Scissors / bodkin / needle case)
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "q" for 1890.
Thimble:
CM for Charles May.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date Letter "q" for 1890.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 10cm / 4 inches
Case: 13cm x 8cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 3 inches.
Condition:
The scissors and thimble are in excellent condition.
The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.
Postage UK: £7 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £10 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: JUIN72
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 13 cm (5")
Depth = 8 cm (3")
VICTORIAN SILVER CASED SEWING SET OR NECESSAIRE BY LEVI & SALAMAN, BIRMINGHAM 1890
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JUIN72
Description
This delightful Victorian cased sterling silver sewing set is dated Birmingham 1890. The fitted case comprises of a pair of a silver mounted steel scissors , a needle case, an engraved bodkin, a thimble, all fully hallmarked for Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1890. The thimble by Charles May also dated Birmingham 1890.
All fitted in the original beautiful leather case with a vivid blue velvet and satin interior and some original paper wrappers.
Hallmarks:
(Scissors / bodkin / needle case)
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "q" for 1890.
Thimble:
CM for Charles May.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date Letter "q" for 1890.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 10cm / 4 inches
Case: 13cm x 8cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 3 inches.
Condition:
The scissors and thimble are in excellent condition.
The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.
Postage UK: £7 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £10 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: JUIN72
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 13 cm (5")
Depth = 8 cm (3")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.