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Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860
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Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

This is a truly delightful Victorian silver sewing companion dating circa 1860 and presented in its original leather, satin and velvet case. The set comprise of a silver tape measure with original pink silk tape, a silver thimble and a double ended silver cased pin cushion and a silver waxer.

Some items unmarked as was often the case with Georgian and early Victorian small items but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Each piece with a height of approx 2cm to 3cm / aprrox1 inch.

Case: 4cm x 8cm / 1.4 inches x 3.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to any of the pieces.

Box in very clean condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Sewing Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241409
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT76
Description
This is a truly delightful Victorian silver sewing companion dating circa 1860 and presented in its original leather, satin and velvet case.
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The set comprise of a silver tape measure with original pink silk tape, a silver thimble and a double ended silver cased pin cushion and a silver waxer.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.
fig 1. Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860

Some items unmarked as was often the case with Georgian and early Victorian small items but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Each piece with a height of approx 2cm to 3cm / aprrox1 inch.

Case: 4cm x 8cm / 1.4 inches x 3.2 inches.

fig 2. An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.
fig 2. Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to any of the pieces.

Box in very clean condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.
fig 3. Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Sewing Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241409
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT76
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Archive I An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.

Rare Early Victorian Cased Silver Sewing Set, Circa 1860

Archive II An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View II
Archive III An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View III
Archive IV An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View IV
Archive V An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View V
Archive VI An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View VI
Archive VII An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View VII
Archive VIII An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View VIII
Archive IX An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer. View IX
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An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.
RARE EARLY VICTORIAN CASED SILVER SEWING SET, CIRCA 1860
Ref: SA1241409
An open dark-cased Victorian sewing set lined with crimson red silk velvet, containing four decorated silver tools including a thimble, needle case, pin cushion, and waxer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Silk Velvet, Leather
  • ColourSilver and Crimson Red
  • MotifsEngine-turned patterns, Engraved scrollwork, Velvet fitted slots, Hinged presentation box
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This early Victorian sewing set comprises four silver sewing tools housed in a leather presentation box. The rectangular hinged box has a dark exterior and a padded crimson red silk interior fitted with crimson velvet slots. Inside sit a silver-cased pin cushion, an engraved silver needle case with a small finial loop, a silver waxer with a circular metal top, and a silver thimble decorated with engine-turned patterns. The velvet lining shows rich crimson tones, the silver tools display detailed scrolling engravings, and the box interior features a padded satin lid lining. The set measures 2.5 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Items of this scale sit neatly on a bookshelf or display cabinet in a modern home, offering a glimpse into nineteenth-century needlework habits. Collectors and enthusiasts of Victorian accessories place small cased sets within easy reach to appreciate their fine craftsmanship. The compact arrangement allows the set to occupy minimal surface area while adding period character to a study room or living space.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, cased sewing sets, often referred to as etuis or fitted compendiums, contained essential haberdashery tools such as thimbles, needle cases, and waxers housed within a custom velvet-lined presentation box.

Sterling or continental silver was standard for the tools, complemented by velvet, silk, leather, or bone components, all fitted within wooden or leatherette cases.

Authentic 19th-century examples display silver hallmarks or makers marks, engine-turned or hand-engraved scrollwork motifs, and natural wear consistent with custom-fitted velvet slots.

These small decorative accoutrements are typically displayed open on a bookshelf, inside a glass collectors cabinet, or atop a dressing table tray to showcase the lined interior and silverwork.

Silver elements should be lightly buffed with a soft jewellery polishing cloth, avoiding liquid chemical cleaners that could damage surrounding velvet linings or silk fabrics.
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