Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The thimble by Charles May also dated Birmingham 1890.
All fitted in the original beautiful leather case with a vivid blue velvet and satin interior and some original paper wrappers.
Hallmarks:
(Scissors / bodkin / needle case)
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "q" for 1890.
Thimble:
CM for Charles May.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date Letter "q" for 1890.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Scissors:
Length: 10cm / 4 inches
Case: 13cm x 8cm approx. / 5.2 inches x 3 inches.
Condition:
The scissors and thimble are in excellent condition.
The box is in very good condition, snaps shut nicely, minor scuffing on cover commensurate with age.
Postage UK: £7 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £10 International signed for.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Victorian Silver Cased Sewing Set or Necessaire by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1890
