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An Antique Walnut with Sewing Tools
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An Antique Walnut with Sewing Tools

19th century
Sold 1 April 2026 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a lovely 19th century walnut with a hinged lid on the top on one side. It has been preserved and made into a novelty  sewing item.

Inside it houses a miniature pair of scissors,  note the scissor ends are carved in the shape of a bird, a miniature thimble and a paper packet enclosing some pins.

The walnut measures 5cm h x 4cm w.

Lovely colour and patina.

c1870

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

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This is a lovely 19th century walnut with a hinged lid on the top on one side. It has been preserved and made into a novelty  sewing item.
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Inside it houses a miniature pair of scissors,  note the scissor ends are carved in the shape of a bird, a miniature thimble and a paper packet enclosing some pins.
Opus Antiques

The walnut measures 5cm h x 4cm w.

Lovely colour and patina.

c1870

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1196246
Opus Antiques
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A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Walnut with Sewing Tools

Archive II A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. View II
Archive III A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. View III
Archive IV A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. View IV
Archive V A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. View V
Archive VI A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface. View VI
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Telephone 07941 285 532
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United Kingdom
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A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface.
An Antique Walnut with Sewing Tools
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A small carved brown wooden walnut shell split in half, resting on a textured surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCarved naturalistic texture, Hinged compartment, Miniature tool fitted interior

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Treen encompasses small, functional wooden objects crafted by hand or on a lathe. Novelty sewing items carved to resemble natural objects gained immense popularity during the Victorian era and early 20th century as both functional tools and desk ornaments.

These pieces were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as walnut, boxwood, or fruitwood, often fitted with internal components made of bone, mother-of-pearl, or steel for the tiny implements.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, minor wear consistent with age, and hand-tooled markings. The joints and screw threads within carved wooden shells should show historical hand-cut precision rather than modern machine stamping.

Place this miniature object on a stack of art books on a coffee table or inside a glass-fronted cabinet to add an element of tactile curiosity and historical interest to a space.

Keep wooden treen out of direct sunlight and away from radiators to prevent splitting. Maintain the surface using microcrystalline wax sparingly, avoiding liquid polishes or water.
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