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An early 20th Century red leather covered sewing companion of swept and rectangular form, the maroon
An early 20th Century red leather covered sewing companion of swept and rectangular form, the maroon velvet lined interior with a complete selecti...
Two Victorian sewing boxes comprising a rosewood rectangular example with pewter lines and mother of
Two Victorian sewing boxes comprising a rosewood rectangular example with pewter lines and mother of pearl dots, fitted tray 19.6 x 13.2 x 8cm, an...
A late 19th Century French etui in ivory of oval form, the flush fitted interior with silver gilt
A late 19th Century French etui in ivory of oval form, the flush fitted interior with silver gilt fittings comprising a stiletto, needlecase and s...
A silver and yellow enamel thimble egg etui by Asprey London and hallmarked for Chester, 1910,
A silver and yellow enamel thimble egg etui by Asprey London and hallmarked for Chester, 1910, replacement thimble, provision for pins, chip to en...
A French gilt metal and green opaque glass table etui, circa 1880, for a child or doll, the glass
A French gilt metal and green opaque glass table etui, circa 1880, for a child or doll, the glass egg within gilt wirework, floral and leaf work m...
A French table etui for a child or doll, the mother of pearl egg form body in gilt metal mount
A French table etui for a child or doll, the mother of pearl egg form body in gilt metal mount with bird finial on a circular alabaster base, the ...
An unusual papier mache book form sewing box commemorating The Great Exhibition, 1851, titled tooled
An unusual papier mache book form sewing box commemorating The Great Exhibition, 1851, titled tooled leather spine, the lid with central rectangul...
A Regency blond tortoiseshell sewing box of rectangular form, the domed lid divided by pewter
A Regency blond tortoiseshell sewing box of rectangular form, the domed lid divided by pewter lines to an ivory boss, over curved sides, silver es...
A tortoiseshell oval etui circa 1880, of oval form, the blue velvet flush fitted interior with a
A tortoiseshell oval etui circa 1880, of oval form, the blue velvet flush fitted interior with a silver gilt thimble, stamped 800, and with decora...
A green leather and steel cylinder form sewing companion, circa 1880, steel push catch and mount,
A green leather and steel cylinder form sewing companion, circa 1880, steel push catch and mount, the paper, velvet and silk interior with thimble...
A late 19th Century rosewood and brass mounted rectangular box, brass escutcheon and lid panel
A late 19th Century rosewood and brass mounted rectangular box, brass escutcheon and lid panel within brass straps, the interior later fitted with...
A mid Victorian walnut sewing box by Mechi, London, dated 1850, of rectangular form, pierced and
A mid Victorian walnut sewing box by Mechi, London, dated 1850, of rectangular form, pierced and engraved brass escutcheon and lid plaque, the int...
A Victorian dome top walnut sewing box with geometric inlaid borders, escutcheon and lid panel,
A Victorian dome top walnut sewing box with geometric inlaid borders, escutcheon and lid panel, the interior with ruched silk lid panel, over a fo...
A 19th Century Canton carved sandalwood visiting card case, extensively carved with figures among
A 19th Century Canton carved sandalwood visiting card case, extensively carved with figures among pagodas and trees, 10.6 x 6.8cm
A Victorian silver visiting card case, hinged cover, engraved monogram to one side, the engine
A Victorian silver visiting card case, hinged cover, engraved monogram to one side, the engine turned ground within a floral and strapwork border,...
A Victorian silver visiting card case hinged to one long side, heavily embossed with mermaids,
A Victorian silver visiting card case hinged to one long side, heavily embossed with mermaids, flowers, masks and leaf branches, the interior line...
A well carved mid 19th Century Chinese ivory visiting card case, lift off cover, the whole carved
A well carved mid 19th Century Chinese ivory visiting card case, lift off cover, the whole carved with figures, pagodas and trees, 8.5 x 4.6cm
Two silver visiting card cases comprising a small format example with double sprung top, monogrammed
Two silver visiting card cases comprising a small format example with double sprung top, monogrammed and crested London 1881 by Louis Dee, retaile...
Two Mauchline ware visiting card cases comprising a hinged top example (The Hermitage, Dunkeld,
Two Mauchline ware visiting card cases comprising a hinged top example (The Hermitage, Dunkeld, border and spandrels/ From The Athold Plantations,...
A Victorian silver visiting card case with hinged cover decorated all over with panels of flowers
A Victorian silver visiting card case with hinged cover decorated all over with panels of flowers within shaped edge, Birmingham 1859 by George Un...
Two Victorian tortoiseshell visiting card cases comprising a rectangular example with hinged
Two Victorian tortoiseshell visiting card cases comprising a rectangular example with hinged cover, one side with a reverse glass panel of a river...
A Georgian whitewood and pen work visiting card case, lift off cover, one side with a rural river
A Georgian whitewood and pen work visiting card case, lift off cover, one side with a rural river view, the other with classical figures, below a ...
Two Victorian visiting card cases comprising a tortoiseshell example, hinged cover to one side
Two Victorian visiting card cases comprising a tortoiseshell example, hinged cover to one side with inset silver monogram 10.5 x 8cm, slight chips...
A Victorian Anglo-Indian visiting card case and two others, one in horn and ivory, with pierced
A Victorian Anglo-Indian visiting card case and two others, one in horn and ivory, with pierced and lac decoration, inner upstand detached and in ...
A visiting card case with silver covers, one side monogrammed ïABÍ the other with the Crest of
A visiting card case with silver covers, one side monogrammed ïABÍ the other with the Crest of Barrow In Furness and presentation inscription to A...
Two Mauchline ware visiting card cases comprising a pull off cover example (Tenby From The Croft),
Two Mauchline ware visiting card cases comprising a pull off cover example (Tenby From The Croft), 10 x 7cm, and a black ground example, hinged co...
A silver visiting card case one side engraved with a view of Edinburgh Castle in a rectangular frame
A silver visiting card case one side engraved with a view of Edinburgh Castle in a rectangular frame with thistle and leaf scrolls, Birmingham 189...
A Chinese carved sandalwood visiting card case, of shaped cyma form, pull-off top, the whole
A Chinese carved sandalwood visiting card case, of shaped cyma form, pull-off top, the whole carved with figures, pagodas and foliage, 9.7cm x 6.2...
A mother of pearl, abalone shell and silver visiting card case, side opening, one side with a leaf
A mother of pearl, abalone shell and silver visiting card case, side opening, one side with a leaf scroll engraved diagonal band with central mono...
Two Indian visiting card cases, circa 1850, both with pull-off covers, one in Sadeli work with ivory
Two Indian visiting card cases, circa 1850, both with pull-off covers, one in Sadeli work with ivory borders, very minor loss, 10.2 x 7.5cm, the o...
An early 19th Century Anglo Indian ivory visiting card case of rectangular form, each side elaborately pierced with geometric decoration, split to...
A French brass reel stand in the form of a bird on perch, the bird above six reel rods on a circular
A French brass reel stand in the form of a bird on perch, the bird above six reel rods on a circular base stamped ïAlph Giroux et GieÍ and raised ...
Reels and barrels comprising three variant pairs of ivory barrels, one pair with variant winding
Reels and barrels comprising three variant pairs of ivory barrels, one pair with variant winding spindles, each approx. 4.5cm high, and a pair of ...
A good set of 19th Century ivory reels and a matching tape measure, the reels with leaf carved
A good set of 19th Century ivory reels and a matching tape measure, the reels with leaf carved circular tops with central boss, comprising a set o...
Four reel stands and a wool winder comprising a 19th century turned oak example, 22cm high, another in mahogany of ladder form, 18cm high, a moder...
Nine cotton barrels and reels comprising two pairs of Indian ivory examples with Sadeli work tops,
Nine cotton barrels and reels comprising two pairs of Indian ivory examples with Sadeli work tops, 3.5 and 4cm high, two mother of pearl top reels...
A boxed set of ten reels, the colour printed box titled ïTen Little Nigger BoysÍ the reels of ïIvy
A boxed set of ten reels, the colour printed box titled ïTen Little Nigger BoysÍ the reels of ïIvy Machine TwistÍ eight retaining their scrap book...
An unhallmarked English silver spool knave, the engraved chatelaine form clip engraved to reverse
An unhallmarked English silver spool knave, the engraved chatelaine form clip engraved to reverse ïMetcalf and Co, 19 Cockspur St, SWÍ the chain t...
An elegant late 19th Century brass reel stand, probably French in the form of a parrot as thimble
An elegant late 19th Century brass reel stand, probably French in the form of a parrot as thimble case flanked by pincushions on a bulster turned ...
An unusual Georgian mahogany and bone mounted reel stand, the quatrefoil base on four down curved
An unusual Georgian mahogany and bone mounted reel stand, the quatrefoil base on four down curved feet terminating in balls, below two circular t...
Two small format 19th Century reel stands comprising a rosewood example of three petal shaped
Two small format 19th Century reel stands comprising a rosewood example of three petal shaped tiers on a circular base divided by a turned taperin...
A good mid Victorian gilded brass reel stand, of three graduated pierced circular tiers divided by a
A good mid Victorian gilded brass reel stand, of three graduated pierced circular tiers divided by a turned pedestal on leaf cast base raised on f...
An unusual mid Victorian rosewood reel stand, the circular base on three bun feet with six reel
An unusual mid Victorian rosewood reel stand, the circular base on three bun feet with six reel spikes and a thimble stand encircling a vase form ...
Two 19th Century smaller format reel stands comprising a rosewood example the square base on four
Two 19th Century smaller format reel stands comprising a rosewood example the square base on four bun feet mounted at the corners, with thimble st...
Three wooden reel stands comprising a turned mahogany example incorporating a thimble stand below
Three wooden reel stands comprising a turned mahogany example incorporating a thimble stand below a pincushion top, the circular base on three bun...
A good comprehensive selection of wooden cotton and other reels all with decorative labels and
A good comprehensive selection of wooden cotton and other reels all with decorative labels and including a number of sets, mostly late 19th Centur...
A collection of reels, spools, cardboard reel boxes etc including a printed unopened package of
A collection of reels, spools, cardboard reel boxes etc including a printed unopened package of ñClarkÍs Machine Cordî a boxed set of ïJ + P Coats...
Two ïMile ReelsÍ comprising a example labelled ñRaworthÍs VR Crown Quality 6 Cordî slight loss to
Two ïMile ReelsÍ comprising a example labelled ñRaworthÍs VR Crown Quality 6 Cordî slight loss to base label, 9.5cm, and a ñJ and P Coats Six Cord...
A collection of reels, reel holders and barrels comprising a green glass reel, 2.5cm, an ivory
A collection of reels, reel holders and barrels comprising a green glass reel, 2.5cm, an ivory reel holder, a pair of Chinese ivory cotton barrels...
Eleven reel and cotton boxes and balls comprising a turned boxwood barrel form example 7.5cm, two
Eleven reel and cotton boxes and balls comprising a turned boxwood barrel form example 7.5cm, two Mauchline ware ball form examples in alternative...
A set of reels mounted on a clamp below a pincushion, the beech barrel form clamp below six turned
A set of reels mounted on a clamp below a pincushion, the beech barrel form clamp below six turned barrels each with winding spindle, below a vase...
A good set of six mother of pearl top reels, the tops well engraved with floral style decoration,
A good set of six mother of pearl top reels, the tops well engraved with floral style decoration, metal stems, bone bases, 3.4cm dia, 3.5cm high ...
A collection of silk winders comprising a pierced tortoiseshell example of crescent form with mother
A collection of silk winders comprising a pierced tortoiseshell example of crescent form with mother of pearl and metal inlay, 5.5cm, a floral pai...
Sixteen silk and other winders comprising three crude bone snowflakes, 2.5cm, a bone multiple,
Sixteen silk and other winders comprising three crude bone snowflakes, 2.5cm, a bone multiple, 5cm, three pearl examples, three wooden, two card, ...
A collection of mother of pearl silk winders comprising a set of four Chinese engraved snowflake
A collection of mother of pearl silk winders comprising a set of four Chinese engraved snowflake examples, 3.8cm, another pair, a single example, ...
Two scarce glass silk winders one green tinted and cut through, mirror reverse, 2.6cm square and
Two scarce glass silk winders one green tinted and cut through, mirror reverse, 2.6cm square and another in pink glass cut through, 2.5cm (2)
Four large Chinese engraved mother of pearl star form silk winders all with figural and floral
Four large Chinese engraved mother of pearl star form silk winders all with figural and floral decoration, largest 5.2cm (4)
Five various mother of pearl silk winders including two large pierced snowflake examples, largest
Five various mother of pearl silk winders including two large pierced snowflake examples, largest 5.2cm (5)
Seven larger format mother of pearl silk winders of rectangular form comprising a pair with cut
Seven larger format mother of pearl silk winders of rectangular form comprising a pair with cut decoration, 4.6cm, another of inward curving recta...
Seven various silk winders comprising two mother of pearl pairs, a horn example inscribed ïKillarney
Seven various silk winders comprising two mother of pearl pairs, a horn example inscribed ïKillarney LakesÍ, a white metal example of cross form p...
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