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Two tape measures and a thimble case, comprising; a barrel form boxwood tape measure, polychrome
Two tape measures and a thimble case, comprising; a barrel form boxwood tape measure, polychrome decorated “Linde St. Baune”, inoperative Stanhope...
A layette pincushion in a rectangular wooden box, inscribed on worn velvet “C. Barry. May 1822”, 6cm
A layette pincushion in a rectangular wooden box, inscribed on worn velvet “C. Barry. May 1822”, 6cm x 4.5cm x 3.5cm. ...[more]
A 19th century pincushion in the form of a whale’s tooth, with inset oval pad, on two turned feet to
A 19th century pincushion in the form of a whale’s tooth, with inset oval pad, on two turned feet to one end, 14cm. ...[more]
Four pincushions formed from halves of natural walnuts, linked by coloured ribbons and bows,
Four pincushions formed from halves of natural walnuts, linked by coloured ribbons and bows, united by a suspension hook, 30cm. (4) ...[more]
A mixed lot, comprising; a pair of graduated pumpkin form pincushions with matchimg emery, largest
A mixed lot, comprising; a pair of graduated pumpkin form pincushions with matchimg emery, largest 8cm, a heart shaped large pincushion to commemo...
A pin disc and two pincushions, the pin disc painted to one side with a lakeland or river scene, 6.
A pin disc and two pincushions, the pin disc painted to one side with a lakeland or river scene, 6.5cm diameter, the pincushions both formed from ...
A Georgian ivory pin box of rounded corner rectangular form, the lid with a gold tablet and pin
A Georgian ivory pin box of rounded corner rectangular form, the lid with a gold tablet and pin border, 4.2cm x 2.6cm x 2cm. ...[more]
An unusual pincushion in the form of a basket, modelled from a walnut shell and mounted on a painted
An unusual pincushion in the form of a basket, modelled from a walnut shell and mounted on a painted card base, 4.5cm. ...[more]
Two pincushions and a needlebook, comprising; a small basket woven pincushion, 3cm diameter, a
Two pincushions and a needlebook, comprising; a small basket woven pincushion, 3cm diameter, a circular paper example, painted to one side with fl...
An early 19th century rosewood table pincushion of sarcophagus form, the base fitted with a drawer, 14.5cm. ...[more]
Two large format pincushions, comprising; an attractive pin stuck example “Welcome Little Stranger” within a circle and other motifs, 14.5cm x 12c...
Three pincushions, comprising; a white metal example in the form of a lady’s shoe, indistinct
Three pincushions, comprising; a white metal example in the form of a lady’s shoe, indistinct maker’s mark, 7cm, a white metal example in the form...
Three pincushions, comprising; an ivory example in the form of a looking glass, 3.6cm, a standing
Three pincushions, comprising; an ivory example in the form of a looking glass, 3.6cm, a standing vegetable ivory pedestal example, below a skep f...
A silk and gold foil pincushion in the form of a fish, with pins for fins and tail, worked to one
A silk and gold foil pincushion in the form of a fish, with pins for fins and tail, worked to one side with a fine mesh to enhance the scale effec...
Five pincushions, comprising; an oval gilt metal “Souvenir” example, 5.5cm, a brass lady’s shoe
Five pincushions, comprising; an oval gilt metal “Souvenir” example, 5.5cm, a brass lady’s shoe example, 9cm, another in mahogany, 7.5cm, a small ...
A rare labelled silk jockey cap pincushion, the cream and black segments divided by pins with a
A rare labelled silk jockey cap pincushion, the cream and black segments divided by pins with a printed oval label to the base “M. A. Rich, Neston...
A silver pincushion in the form of a chick, apparently unmarked, 4cm. ...[more]
A sampler pin card, one side worked with upper case alphabet and numerals in red and green, the
A sampler pin card, one side worked with upper case alphabet and numerals in red and green, the other with lower case alphabet, some moth, 7cm x 4...
Six pincushions, comprising; a pair of yellow and cream silk lady’s shoes with pin stuck laces,
Six pincushions, comprising; a pair of yellow and cream silk lady’s shoes with pin stuck laces, 12cm, a similar par of baby shoe pincushions, 7.5c...
A quantity of large format pincushions, comprising; a brass bird on leaf example, 10cm, a cast metal
A quantity of large format pincushions, comprising; a brass bird on leaf example, 10cm, a cast metal coronation crown, seven metal shoe and boot e...
A French rosewood etui of oval section and tapering rectangular form, the lid inlaid with a flower, silk and velvet lined interior, lacking all fi...
A lady’s companion in green morocco, with gilt tooling and coloured onlays, titled to the ‘spine’,
A lady’s companion in green morocco, with gilt tooling and coloured onlays, titled to the ‘spine’, the interior with leather skein holder/tool car...
A Regency red leather hussif, silver escutcheon and catch, unfolding to reveal skein holders and a
A Regency red leather hussif, silver escutcheon and catch, unfolding to reveal skein holders and a wallet form compartment with needle flannels, n...
A falling side cardboard sewing companion, the hinged silk lid with floral scrap, the sides with
A falling side cardboard sewing companion, the hinged silk lid with floral scrap, the sides with colour prints of rural scenes, the interior in le...
A small leather cased sewing companion, in maroon leather and of rectangular form, the lid with
A small leather cased sewing companion, in maroon leather and of rectangular form, the lid with tooled decoration and white metal tablet, the silk...
A walnut and brass bound Victorian writing box, the fitted interior with an inkwell, box 30cm x 23cm
A walnut and brass bound Victorian writing box, the fitted interior with an inkwell, box 30cm x 23cm x 16cm. ...[more]
A Palais Royal musical burr elm and gilt brass mounted sewing box of sarcophagus form, the curved
A Palais Royal musical burr elm and gilt brass mounted sewing box of sarcophagus form, the curved lid with gilt brass floral mounts and carrying h...
An early 19th century Anglo-Indian horn box of sarcophagus form, on later bun feet, the lid with a
An early 19th century Anglo-Indian horn box of sarcophagus form, on later bun feet, the lid with a central carved knop with ivory inset within ree...
A George III fiddle mahogany and boxwood banded rectangular sewing box, fitted with a drawer to
A George III fiddle mahogany and boxwood banded rectangular sewing box, fitted with a drawer to the front, brass axe head side handles, the compar...
A George III sewing box of elongated octagonal form, covered in red grained leather, the edge of the
A George III sewing box of elongated octagonal form, covered in red grained leather, the edge of the lid and base banded in whitemetal with a conf...
A Victorian black leather cross-hatched jewellery box of rectangular form, with gilt tooled line
A Victorian black leather cross-hatched jewellery box of rectangular form, with gilt tooled line decoration, by “A. Barrett and Sons, 157 and 158 ...
A scarce gilt metal sewing companion for a child, in the form of a rope bound travel pannier on a
A scarce gilt metal sewing companion for a child, in the form of a rope bound travel pannier on a set of station platform weighing scales, French,...
A leather cased sewing companion, of curved end rectangular form, the lid tooled and initialled, a
A leather cased sewing companion, of curved end rectangular form, the lid tooled and initialled, a little worn, the velvet interior with eight mot...
A lady’s companion in brown leather and of book form, decorated in gilt and titled to the spine, the
A lady’s companion in brown leather and of book form, decorated in gilt and titled to the spine, the interior with tool/skein wallet with scissors...
A lady’s companion in ribbed green leather and of book form, decorated in gilt and titled to the
A lady’s companion in ribbed green leather and of book form, decorated in gilt and titled to the spine, the interior with needle packet card, a to...
A miniature figured walnut and herringbone chest of two short and three long drawers, on turned
A miniature figured walnut and herringbone chest of two short and three long drawers, on turned bun feet, brass axe head handles, 24.5cm x 19cm x ...
A Georgian mahogany sewing box, edged in boxwood, ivory diamond escutcheon, the refitted interior
A Georgian mahogany sewing box, edged in boxwood, ivory diamond escutcheon, the refitted interior with tray and with a selection of tools, includi...
Two small sewing boxes, comprising; an example for a child, covered in paper to simulate leather and
Two small sewing boxes, comprising; an example for a child, covered in paper to simulate leather and inscribed to lid “Work Box”, complete with tr...
A Victorian sewing box in the form of a scaled down version of a trumpet form work table, tripod
A Victorian sewing box in the form of a scaled down version of a trumpet form work table, tripod base, octagonal top (warped) relined interior, 32...
A late 19th century ‘Palais Royal’ etui, the cross hatched folding leather case with etched steel
A late 19th century ‘Palais Royal’ etui, the cross hatched folding leather case with etched steel catch, internally fitted with oval mirror, a set...
A late 19th century Austrian carved walnut trinket or jewel box of shaped outline, on scroll form
A late 19th century Austrian carved walnut trinket or jewel box of shaped outline, on scroll form feet, the lid surmounted by a carved group of tw...
A Regency roseewood tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the lid centred by a shell inlaid oval with
A Regency roseewood tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the lid centred by a shell inlaid oval with corner fan motifs with a canted border of van dykes...
Victorian papier-mache sewing box in the form of a scaled down work table, the octagonal top with
Victorian papier-mache sewing box in the form of a scaled down work table, the octagonal top with a domed centre, over a shaped border and trumpet...
A good early 19th century ebony and sadeli work Anglo-Indian sewing box of sarcophagus form, on four
A good early 19th century ebony and sadeli work Anglo-Indian sewing box of sarcophagus form, on four turned feet, the sandalwood interior with a f...
A fine rosewood and inlaid wire, mother of pearl and abalone shell sewing box, circa 1860, of
A fine rosewood and inlaid wire, mother of pearl and abalone shell sewing box, circa 1860, of rectangular form, the front and lid extensively deco...
A 19th century Celanese carved ebony box fashioned as a book, with pierced floral white metal
A 19th century Celanese carved ebony box fashioned as a book, with pierced floral white metal mounts, 23cm x 18cm x 7cm. ...[more]
An unusual early 19th century Anglo Indian horn sewing companion, the circular base with pedestal
An unusual early 19th century Anglo Indian horn sewing companion, the circular base with pedestal stem, the ring turned drum body with red stained...
A fine Regency rosewood and penwork sewing box of rectangular form, the stepped lid with a central
A fine Regency rosewood and penwork sewing box of rectangular form, the stepped lid with a central colour print, within a rosewood crossband and p...
A fine mid-Victorian papier-mache table cabinet for sewing and writing, the black ground variously
A fine mid-Victorian papier-mache table cabinet for sewing and writing, the black ground variously decorated in gilt, polychrome and mother of pea...
A miniature sewing companion for a child, in the form of a leather and gilt studded oval basket,
A miniature sewing companion for a child, in the form of a leather and gilt studded oval basket, twin spring activated lids with gilt clasps, crea...
A silver and blue guilloche enamel sewing set by Asprey, in rectangular leather case initialled “R.
A silver and blue guilloche enamel sewing set by Asprey, in rectangular leather case initialled “R.H.”, with steel scissors, enamel needlecase, th...
A lady’s companion, in burgundy leather in the form of a book, with gilt tooling, titled to spine “
A lady’s companion, in burgundy leather in the form of a book, with gilt tooling, titled to spine “Lady’s Companion”, interior with tool card/skei...
An ivory cased sewing set, the case of rounded corner rectangular form, flush fitted with silver
An ivory cased sewing set, the case of rounded corner rectangular form, flush fitted with silver handled scissors, silver needlecase, thimble and ...
An ivorine cased sewing set, flush fitted, comprising part gilded scissors, gilded stiletto and
An ivorine cased sewing set, flush fitted, comprising part gilded scissors, gilded stiletto and needlecase, and a silver thimble, case 8.5cm x 5.8...
Two 19th century Anglo Indian sewing boxes, comprising; a carved and Sadeli work example, interior
Two 19th century Anglo Indian sewing boxes, comprising; a carved and Sadeli work example, interior with lid mirror above a tray with six ivory fit...
An attractive Victorian sewing box of rectangular form, inlaid to the lid and front with a border of
An attractive Victorian sewing box of rectangular form, inlaid to the lid and front with a border of abalone shell and other inlays (very slight l...
An early 19th century Chinese export sewing table, in black lacquer with extensive chinoiserie
An early 19th century Chinese export sewing table, in black lacquer with extensive chinoiserie decoration in gilt, the shaped rectangular top deoc...
A fine quality and unusual French rosewood and brass inlaid sewing table circa 1850, the top centred
A fine quality and unusual French rosewood and brass inlaid sewing table circa 1850, the top centred by a roundel, reversible to reveal a domed pi...
A set of eight J. & P. Coates reels in original cardboard box, the wooden reels labelled for “400
A set of eight J. & P. Coates reels in original cardboard box, the wooden reels labelled for “400 yards 60 Sewing Machine Cotton”, the original bo...
A mahogany reel stand of three circular tiers, the reel rods with turned ball finials below a vase
A mahogany reel stand of three circular tiers, the reel rods with turned ball finials below a vase form pincushion, on three bun feet, circa 1860,...
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