Description
This wonderful mid-19th Century English silver sewing set dates circa 1840. Presented in its original red tooled leather case, it is fitted with the original silver tools, as usual with sewing implements of this date, they are unmarked. The beautifully worked tools comprise a thimble, a stiletto, a bodkin and scissors in a sheath. The case itself is in beautiful original condition.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was nearly always the case with small silver implements but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 10cm / 4 inches
Case: 12cm x 6.5cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 2.5 inches.
Condition:
The silver tools are in very good condition.
The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 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: NOV87
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 10 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")
RARE AND EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN CASED SEWING SET, CIRCA 1840
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
NOV87
Description
This wonderful mid-19th Century English silver sewing set dates circa 1840. Presented in its original red tooled leather case, it is fitted with the original silver tools, as usual with sewing implements of this date, they are unmarked. The beautifully worked tools comprise a thimble, a stiletto, a bodkin and scissors in a sheath. The case itself is in beautiful original condition.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was nearly always the case with small silver implements but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 10cm / 4 inches
Case: 12cm x 6.5cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 2.5 inches.
Condition:
The silver tools are in very good condition.
The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 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: NOV87
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 10 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.