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Fine Quality French Leather Cased Etui
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Fine Quality French Leather Cased Etui

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a beautiful quality French leather cased etui set dating to around 1900, the triangular leather cased with tooled decoration, the velvet and silk lined interior with silver gilt floral decorated needle case, bodkin, stiletto, steel bladed scissors stamped DHEL - France, and a thimble with floral festoon frieze. the wings of the case are fitted with pin cushions and the base named for Agnel, Paris.

c1900

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique French Sewing Etui to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
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SA912060
Dealers Internal Reference
5630
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Here we have a beautiful quality French leather cased etui set dating to around 1900, the triangular leather cased with tooled decoration, the velvet and silk lined interior with silver gilt floral decorated needle case, bodkin, stiletto, steel bladed scissors stamped DHEL - France, and a thimble with floral festoon frieze. the wings of the case are fitted with pin cushions and the base named for Agnel, Paris.

c1900

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique French Sewing Etui to the 1900s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA912060
Dealers Internal Ref
5630
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality French Leather Cased Etui

Archive II A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View II
Archive III A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View III
Archive IV A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View IV
Archive V A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View V
Archive VI A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View VI
Archive VII A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View VII
Archive VIII A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View VIII
Archive IX A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools. View IX
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools.
Fine Quality French Leather Cased Etui
Ref: SA912060
A tri-fold brown leather sewing etui open to display a cream silk interior holding gilt brass scissors, a thimble, and needlework tools.
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  • ObjectSewing Kits
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Steel, Silk, Velvet
  • ColourBrown and Gold
  • MotifsHand-tooled gilt trim, Fitted velvet slots, Ornate scrollwork handles
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in)

This French sewing kit from 1900 comprises a tri-fold brown leather case adorned with hand-tooled gilt trim. Opening the case reveals an interior lined with cream silk and fitted velvet slots, containing gilt brass scissors with ornate scrollwork handles and steel blades stamped DHEL - France, a silver gilt floral decorated needle case, a bodkin, a stiletto, and a thimble bearing a floral festoon frieze. The side wings feature velvet pin cushions complete with pins, while the case exterior shows subtle edge wear and gold tooling. Measuring 15 cm high and 10 cm wide, this compact antique piece suits placement on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or collector's cabinet in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

An antique French sewing etui is a small, portable case fitted with specialised needlework instruments such as scissors, thimbles, stilettos, and needle cases. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these compact sets were designed for personal use and crafted from materials like decorated leather, bone, or tortoiseshell.

The exterior cases were commonly made of tooled leather, papier-mache, or mother-of-pearl lined with silk or velvet. The interior tools were typically forged from steel, gilt brass, silver, or gold, depending on the status of the owner.

Authentic pieces feature precision-moulded interiors tailored to fit specific tools, fine gilding on brass elements, period hallmarks on precious metals, and natural signs of age such as slight patina or leather wear rather than modern artificial distressing.

Displayed open on a bookshelf, desk, or inside a glass cloche, an etui serves as an intriguing tactile accent piece that adds historic character to study areas, dressing tables, or cabinet displays.

Keep the set in a dry, climate-controlled environment to prevent moisture from causing rust on steel blades or foxing on silk linings. Dust the metal elements using a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical polishes on gilt surfaces.
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