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Victorian Brass Sewing Etui
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
for sale €205     $222
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Victorian Brass Sewing Etui

19th century
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A quality victorian brass sewing etui. The outside has foliate decoration and the owners original initials to the cartouche on the top. The inside is lined in the original velvet lining which is in lovey order. Some of the contents maybe original and others maybe associated. The etui opens and closes well provided the contents are in their place. It has been retailed by Howell James & Co Regent Street. They were well known for quality boxes.

L 11.5 cm

W 7.5 cm

D 1.5 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Brass Sewing Etui to the Victorian era.

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A quality victorian brass sewing etui. The outside has foliate decoration and the owners original initials to the cartouche on the top. The inside is lined in the original velvet lining which is in lovey order. Some of the contents maybe original and others maybe associated. The etui opens and closes well provided the contents are in their place. It has been retailed by Howell James & Co Regent Street. They were well known for quality boxes.

L 11.5 cm

W 7.5 cm

D 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Brass Sewing Etui to the Victorian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche.
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Archive I An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche.

Victorian brass sewing etui

Archive II An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche. View II
Archive III An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche. View III
Archive IV An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Wiltshire
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An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche.
Victorian brass sewing etui
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An oval brass Victorian sewing etui decorated with detailed floral engravings and a central monogrammed cartouche.
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An etui is a compact ornamental case designed during the nineteenth century to store specialized sewing implements such as needles, thimbles, and small scissors.

These items were commonly constructed from brass, sterling silver, tortoiseshell, or mother-of-pearl, frequently featuring detailed hand engraving or machine-chased surface decoration.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples typically display fine hand engraving, period monograms, functional mechanical hinges or push-button clasps, and subtle surface oxidisation consistent with age.

These compact decorative pieces function well as accent objects arranged on a bookshelf vignette, positioned atop a dressing table, or presented within a glass display case.

Dust the exterior surface gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical patina, and store the object in a dry climate to limit oxidisation.
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