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Exceptional 19th Century French 8 Pieces Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1840
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exceptional 19th Century French 8 Pieces Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1840

19th century
Description

This wonderful and extremely rare mid-19th Century French silver sewing set dates circa 1840. Presented in its original red tooled leather case, it is fitted with the original silver tools. As usual with sewing implements of this date, they are unmarked. The beautifully worked tools comprise; a thimble with amethyst stone, a basket pin cushion, a tape measure, a stiletto, a bodkin, scissors in their sheath, a folding knife and an ear wax spoon. The case itself is in beautiful original condition.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was nearly always the case with small silver implements but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Scissors:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches

Case: 13cm x 9.5cm approx. / 5.2 inches x .3.4 inches.

Condition:

The silver tools are in very good condition.

The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9.00 Special Delivery.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191859
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV82
Description
This wonderful and extremely rare mid-19th Century French silver sewing set dates circa 1840. Presented in its original red tooled leather case, it is fitted with the original silver tools. As usual with sewing implements of this date, they are unmarked.
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The beautifully worked tools comprise; a thimble with amethyst stone, a basket pin cushion, a tape measure, a stiletto, a bodkin, scissors in their sheath, a folding knife and an ear wax spoon.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The case itself is in beautiful original condition.

fig 1. EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 8 PIECES SILVER SEWING SET, CIRCA 1840
fig 1. Exceptional 19th Century French 8 Pieces Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1840

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was nearly always the case with small silver implements but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Scissors:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches

Case: 13cm x 9.5cm approx. / 5.2 inches x .3.4 inches.

Condition:

fig 2. EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 8 PIECES SILVER SEWING SET, CIRCA 1840
fig 2. Exceptional 19th Century French 8 Pieces Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1840

The silver tools are in very good condition.

The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9.00 Special Delivery.

fig 3. EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 8 PIECES SILVER SEWING SET, CIRCA 1840
fig 3. Exceptional 19th Century French 8 Pieces Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1840

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191859
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV82
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 8 PIECES SILVER SEWING SET, CIRCA 1840
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