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Tortoiseshell Fitted Sewing Box
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Tortoiseshell Fitted Sewing Box

19th century
Description

A most unusual and fine quality Regency period fitted tortoiseshell SEWING BOX in excellent condition. The well-figured “serpentine” top, with its vacant cartouche, opens to reveal the original “ruched” silk lining to the lid, whilst the gilded contents include: scent bottle; tape measure; waxer; pin cushion; stiletto; tweezers; bodkin; fine pair of scissors with dolphins to the handles and the hallmarked gold thimble (tests as 15ct). 6ins (15cms) wide.

c1825-35

* * Please note that this is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160597
Dealers Internal Reference
5424/k
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Description
A most unusual and fine quality Regency period fitted tortoiseshell SEWING BOX in excellent condition. The well-figured “serpentine” top, with its vacant cartouche, opens to reveal the original “ruched” silk lining to the lid, whilst the gilded contents include: scent bottle; tape measure; waxer; pin cushion; stiletto; tweezers; bodkin; fine pair of scissors with dolphins to the handles and the hallmarked gold thimble (tests as 15ct). 6ins (15cms) wide.

c1825-35

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Please note that this is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160597
Dealers Internal Ref
5424/k
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012

Fine antiques at sensible prices

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Tortoiseshell Fitted Sewing Box

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07980 951198
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 2,514
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Verified Since Apr 2012
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Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified
Apr 2012
For Sale
153
Sold
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TORTOISESHELL FITTED SEWING BOX
TORTOISESHELL FITTED SEWING BOX
Ref: SA1160597
TORTOISESHELL FITTED SEWING BOX
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)
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