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Early 19th century French ormolu and mother-of-pearl casket form sewing set, the cover and sides ins...
Early 19th century French ormolu and mother-of-pearl casket form sewing set, the cover and sides inset with dried flowers, four under oval glass domes, foliate engraved mother of pearl panels, pierced ormolu gallery and embossed mounts, set on four acanthus and hoof feet, the hinged cover opening to reveal a velvet fitted interior comprising various gold tools including a pair of scissors, thimble, needle case, bodkin, two mother-of-pearl bobbins, stiletto, two mother-of-pearl snowflake winders, cut glass scent bottle and floral embroidered pin cushion, with later two air musical movement beneath, L18cm, H9cm, D13cm Provenance: With a handwritten letter gifting the box to her niece and explaining some of it's history, dated 1908
Estimate : £1000.00 - £1500.00
Approx Sale Time: 11:00 - 11:20