Figure - Sewing Set - .835 silver






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This Portuguese vintage sewing set comprises embroidery scissors, a silver thimble and a needle case in an original fitted case, with the silver marked .835 and a total gross weight of 35.2 g.
Description from the seller
Antique / Vintage Silver Sewing Set in Original Fitted Case – Scissors, Thimble & Needle Case – 35.2 g
Portugal assay mark (1985-2020), 835/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description:
General Overview:
A charming vintage/antique 3-piece silver sewing etiquette set presented in its original fitted presentation case with a blue velvet lining.
The set comprises a pair of embroidery scissors with silver handles, a silver thimble decorated with relief hearts and floral motifs, and a matching silver needle case / bodkin case.
Specifications & Details:
Item Type: 3-Piece Sewing Set in Fitted Case
Contents: Embroidery Scissors, Thimble, Needle Case / Bodkin Case
Material: Silver (silver handles on steel-blade scissors, solid silver thimble and needle case)
Decoration: Relief hearts and foliate motifs on the thimble, ornate scrollwork on scissor handles and needle case Scissors Length: 10.5 cm
Total Gross Weight (all 3 pieces): 35.2 g
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light patina, original fitted box showing light wear consistent with age. Scissors mechanisms and silver casing remain intact.
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Seller's Story
Antique / Vintage Silver Sewing Set in Original Fitted Case – Scissors, Thimble & Needle Case – 35.2 g
Portugal assay mark (1985-2020), 835/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description:
General Overview:
A charming vintage/antique 3-piece silver sewing etiquette set presented in its original fitted presentation case with a blue velvet lining.
The set comprises a pair of embroidery scissors with silver handles, a silver thimble decorated with relief hearts and floral motifs, and a matching silver needle case / bodkin case.
Specifications & Details:
Item Type: 3-Piece Sewing Set in Fitted Case
Contents: Embroidery Scissors, Thimble, Needle Case / Bodkin Case
Material: Silver (silver handles on steel-blade scissors, solid silver thimble and needle case)
Decoration: Relief hearts and foliate motifs on the thimble, ornate scrollwork on scissor handles and needle case Scissors Length: 10.5 cm
Total Gross Weight (all 3 pieces): 35.2 g
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light patina, original fitted box showing light wear consistent with age. Scissors mechanisms and silver casing remain intact.
Sent via UPS with tracking number
