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€ 12
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Selected by Inés Fernández
Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.
Estimate € 160 - € 200
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This late 19th-century French leather travel sewing case opens into a stand and contains a mirror, four sewing tools, needles and a double-hallmarked solid-silver thimble.
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Description from the seller
Stunning travel sewing kit (lady's case) from the Napoleonic III / Victorian era (late 19th century).
Exceptional item: The original thimble is made of solid silver of French manufacture.
It bears two hallmarks: the master silversmith's mark in a lozenge and the official state guarantee mark (small mark).
Beautiful chasing and in very good condition.
Structure & Design: Original rigid black leather case that cleverly unfolds into a tent-like shape or a table easel. Original interior lined with magnificent royal blue velvet and satin.
Includes a courtesy mirror in its upper section.
Included accessories: Four embroidery and fine sewing tools with their original white handles (bone/ivory).
Original pouch and labels containing English sewing needles from the famous Redditch manufacturer. The main label bears the royal inscription "Improved Best Sharps Size 6 - Warranted not to cut in the eye".
Condition: Fine overall wear. A leather belt loop in the center is currently empty (it likely originally held a small pair of folding scissors or a needle threader).
Leather patina and the freshness of the velvet are quite remarkable for an object of this age.
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Stunning travel sewing kit (lady's case) from the Napoleonic III / Victorian era (late 19th century).
Exceptional item: The original thimble is made of solid silver of French manufacture.
It bears two hallmarks: the master silversmith's mark in a lozenge and the official state guarantee mark (small mark).
Beautiful chasing and in very good condition.
Structure & Design: Original rigid black leather case that cleverly unfolds into a tent-like shape or a table easel. Original interior lined with magnificent royal blue velvet and satin.
Includes a courtesy mirror in its upper section.
Included accessories: Four embroidery and fine sewing tools with their original white handles (bone/ivory).
Original pouch and labels containing English sewing needles from the famous Redditch manufacturer. The main label bears the royal inscription "Improved Best Sharps Size 6 - Warranted not to cut in the eye".
Condition: Fine overall wear. A leather belt loop in the center is currently empty (it likely originally held a small pair of folding scissors or a needle threader).
Leather patina and the freshness of the velvet are quite remarkable for an object of this age.
SECURE DELIVERY & CAREFUL PACKAGING
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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