F. Todt - Sewing set
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Antique sewing set in 800 silver by F. Todt of Pforzheim, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1910–1920), comprising an ornate sewing scissors and a thimble in its fitted original case, with the original tag 'F. Todt – Deutsche Wertarbeit' and in sehr good condition.
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Antique sewing set in 800 silver – F. Todt, Pforzheim – in original case
For sale is an unusually beautiful antique sewing set from the early 20th century, consisting of a richly decorated sewing scissors and a thimble in a precisely fitting original case.
Of particular interest is the still-present original label bearing the inscription “F. Todt – Deutsche Wertarbeit.” F. Todt from Pforzheim was a prominent supplier of jewelry as well as gold and silverware and held at the time the title of royal grand-ducal and princely court supplier.
The scissors feature intricately relief-embossed handles and are, like the thimble, appropriately stamped. The thimble clearly bears the fineness mark “800.”
- Supplier: F. Todt, Pforzheim
- Origin: Germany
- Dating: early 20th century, probably around 1910–1920s
- Material: 800 silver, hallmarked
- Set: sewing scissors and thimble
- Case: original, precisely fitted case
- Special feature: original pendant label “F. Todt – Deutsche Wertarbeit”
- Condition: very good, age-appropriate condition; see photos
A decorative and today rarely found sewing necessaire from the venerable Pforzheim gold- and silverware era.
Antique sewing set in 800 silver – F. Todt, Pforzheim – in original case
For sale is an unusually beautiful antique sewing set from the early 20th century, consisting of a richly decorated sewing scissors and a thimble in a precisely fitting original case.
Of particular interest is the still-present original label bearing the inscription “F. Todt – Deutsche Wertarbeit.” F. Todt from Pforzheim was a prominent supplier of jewelry as well as gold and silverware and held at the time the title of royal grand-ducal and princely court supplier.
The scissors feature intricately relief-embossed handles and are, like the thimble, appropriately stamped. The thimble clearly bears the fineness mark “800.”
- Supplier: F. Todt, Pforzheim
- Origin: Germany
- Dating: early 20th century, probably around 1910–1920s
- Material: 800 silver, hallmarked
- Set: sewing scissors and thimble
- Case: original, precisely fitted case
- Special feature: original pendant label “F. Todt – Deutsche Wertarbeit”
- Condition: very good, age-appropriate condition; see photos
A decorative and today rarely found sewing necessaire from the venerable Pforzheim gold- and silverware era.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
F. Todt
Gross weight
22.6 g
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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