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Antique table sewing or cosmetics case from ca. 1900 with a wood exterior clad in black leather, gilded details, a lithographed central panel on the lid, and an interior silk lining with a bevelled mirror, measuring about 23 x 16 x 10 cm and originating from France or Germany, including an era sewing set with a cigüeña Toledo steel scissors and a damascened Toledo thimble.
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Beautiful antique sewing box or table necessaire from the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1900), of Central European manufacture (likely France or Germany), notable for housing high Spanish Toledo craftsmanship pieces. An ideal piece for collectors of textile memorabilia, vintage sewing, and display items.
Details of the Case and Structure:
• Exterior: Wooden box clad in black leather with a pressed finish. The top lid is exquisitely decorated with a central lithographed panel depicting a couple in 18th-century court attire, framed by fine modernist/Art Nouveau friezes of scrolls. It retains its integrated wooden feet and the original metal latch of the lock, functional though without a key.
• Interior: Luxurious lining in cream-colored silk or satin with tufted upholstery (tufting), designed to hold needles and pins. The interior back includes a rectangular beveled mirror framed in gathered fabric.
Tools and Features of the Set:
The sewing box includes a mixed set of sewing and manicure tools from the period:
1. Sewing Scissors Model "Stork" (Toledo): Spectacular collectible piece in forged steel. The blades feature delicate and elaborate acid-etching with Renaissance motifs, bearing the inscription "TOLEDO" near the pivot. The handles mimic the shape of the bird.
2. Damascened Toledo Thimble: Original piece made using the traditional ataujía technique (genuine 24k gold threads inlaid by hammering) on a blackened steel base. It presents a lower band decorated with arabesques and scrolls.
3. Small tools for various functions in bone and small scissors.
Condition:
Very good vintage/antique condition. The exterior shows natural wear and minimal patina on the corners, entirely consistent with its age. The interior shows no breaks. The blades of the steel scissors are clean, functional, and undamaged.
• Approximate dimensions: 23 x 16 x 10 cm
*Any customs charges incurred by the destination country will be the buyer’s responsibility.
Beautiful antique sewing box or table necessaire from the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1900), of Central European manufacture (likely France or Germany), notable for housing high Spanish Toledo craftsmanship pieces. An ideal piece for collectors of textile memorabilia, vintage sewing, and display items.
Details of the Case and Structure:
• Exterior: Wooden box clad in black leather with a pressed finish. The top lid is exquisitely decorated with a central lithographed panel depicting a couple in 18th-century court attire, framed by fine modernist/Art Nouveau friezes of scrolls. It retains its integrated wooden feet and the original metal latch of the lock, functional though without a key.
• Interior: Luxurious lining in cream-colored silk or satin with tufted upholstery (tufting), designed to hold needles and pins. The interior back includes a rectangular beveled mirror framed in gathered fabric.
Tools and Features of the Set:
The sewing box includes a mixed set of sewing and manicure tools from the period:
1. Sewing Scissors Model "Stork" (Toledo): Spectacular collectible piece in forged steel. The blades feature delicate and elaborate acid-etching with Renaissance motifs, bearing the inscription "TOLEDO" near the pivot. The handles mimic the shape of the bird.
2. Damascened Toledo Thimble: Original piece made using the traditional ataujía technique (genuine 24k gold threads inlaid by hammering) on a blackened steel base. It presents a lower band decorated with arabesques and scrolls.
3. Small tools for various functions in bone and small scissors.
Condition:
Very good vintage/antique condition. The exterior shows natural wear and minimal patina on the corners, entirely consistent with its age. The interior shows no breaks. The blades of the steel scissors are clean, functional, and undamaged.
• Approximate dimensions: 23 x 16 x 10 cm
*Any customs charges incurred by the destination country will be the buyer’s responsibility.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France, Germany
Material
Applies, Bone, Fur, Silk, Steel, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1920-1930
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