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19th Century Tortoise Shell Thimble Box
Carse Antiques
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19th Century Tortoise Shell Thimble Box

19th century
Description

Gorgeous little 19th century tortoise shell thimble box in the shape of a knife box. Perfect condition with no damage or repairs. White metal catch and plate to the top with bone veneers to the top edges inside. The hinges and catch are all tight. Really nice quality example. There is an exact one illustrated in the book "Antique Needlework Tools"

SIZE; 1 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" deep by 2 1/4" high

CIRCA; 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA671012
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Description
Gorgeous little 19th century tortoise shell thimble box in the shape of a knife box. Perfect condition with no damage or repairs. White metal catch and plate to the top with bone veneers to the top edges inside. The hinges and catch are all tight. Really nice quality example. There is an exact one illustrated in the book "Antique Needlework Tools"

SIZE; 1 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" deep by 2 1/4" high

CIRCA; 1870

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA671012
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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Archive I 19th CENTURY TORTOISE SHELL THIMBLE BOX

19th Century Tortoise Shell Thimble Box

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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 204
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Carse Antiques
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Location: The Mill Room, Rait Antique Centre, Rait, Perthshire, PH2 7RT
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19th CENTURY TORTOISE SHELL THIMBLE BOX
19th CENTURY TORTOISE SHELL THIMBLE BOX
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19th CENTURY TORTOISE SHELL THIMBLE BOX
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