This is a fabulous French sewing compendiun or necessaire, with hallmarked silver gilt tools. The set comprises a thimble , a rapier, scissors, bodkin and needle case. The superb set is presented in the original fitted box. The tool ends are polished steel and the handles are fine, engine turned silver gilt. Antique sewing items are always in great demand and this is a lovely and rather rare French example. Dimensions below.
Postage and packing £12.00 UK
£20.00 Europe
£28.00 Outside Europe
£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, losses or splits. The thimble is not gilded, but matches the other pieces. The case is in excellent condition.
Hallmarks :- Tiny French marks.
Origin :- French.
Date :- c1870.
Case width :- 12.5 cms.
Depth :- 7 cms.
Height :- 2 cms.
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Internal Reference: 11969
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1225145
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 2cm (0.8inches)Width is 13cm (5.1inches)Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
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