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A Regency rosewood sewing box of sarcophagal form inlaid to the lid, front and sides with cut
A Regency rosewood sewing box of sarcophagal form inlaid to the lid, front and sides with cut brass leaf and flower motifs and brass lines, gilt b...
A rosewood sewing box circa 1830, of rectangular form the lid with canted borders and centered by
A rosewood sewing box circa 1830, of rectangular form the lid with canted borders and centered by a circular painted panel of a young woman within...
An unusual early 19th Century Palais Royal sewing box in painted tin with gilt metal mounts, the
An unusual early 19th Century Palais Royal sewing box in painted tin with gilt metal mounts, the cushion form lid with birdÍs head carrying handle...
Three small format sewing companions, comprising a red leather and gilt purse form example by
Three small format sewing companions, comprising a red leather and gilt purse form example by ïAsprey and SonÍ 11cm, a grey leather box form examp...
Three 19th Century sewing boxes comprising a mahogany and brass inlaid rectangular example, lid
Three 19th Century sewing boxes comprising a mahogany and brass inlaid rectangular example, lid plaque engraved ïE.C. Bickell, 1875Í, yellow paper...
A quantity of small format sewing companions including ïThe Kensington Knitting Pin and NeedlecaseÍ,
A quantity of small format sewing companions including ïThe Kensington Knitting Pin and NeedlecaseÍ, 19cm, a wallet form example ïBrenda The Mende...
An early 19th Century leather cased etui attributed to Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, the floral and
An early 19th Century leather cased etui attributed to Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, the floral and leaf scroll embossed rectangular red leather ca...
A late 19th Century ivory etui of curved corner rectangular form, lid with monogram, some deep
A late 19th Century ivory etui of curved corner rectangular form, lid with monogram, some deep scratches to front corners, the flush fitted interi...
A good 19th Century French ivory cased etui with gold and gilt metal fittings, the case of rounded
A good 19th Century French ivory cased etui with gold and gilt metal fittings, the case of rounded corner rectangular form engraved lid initials ï...
A fine late 18th Century engraved and gilded etui with engraved mother of pearl panels of rectangular section and tapering form, the gilded frame ...
Two 19th Century sewing boxes each of rectangular form comprising a rosewood example the lid
Two 19th Century sewing boxes each of rectangular form comprising a rosewood example the lid inlaid in brass, wood and pearl with commemorative pa...
A late 19th Century leather covered French sewing box of rectangular form, the lid with pierced
A late 19th Century leather covered French sewing box of rectangular form, the lid with pierced and engraved mounts with central initial ïRÍ, the ...
A mid Victorian weighted rosewood netting box of rectangular form the lid with quarter bobbin
A mid Victorian weighted rosewood netting box of rectangular form the lid with quarter bobbin moulding, the interior with folding bar, together wi...
A childÍs sewing companion contained in a tin globe marked ïRegistered Made in GermanyÍ, interior
A childÍs sewing companion contained in a tin globe marked ïRegistered Made in GermanyÍ, interior complete with needlecase/reel, brass thimble and...
A German wooden sewing companion and a similar needlecase the sewing companion of barrel form with
A German wooden sewing companion and a similar needlecase the sewing companion of barrel form with thimble, needlecase and reel, transfer titled ï...
A silver sewing trio in leather case comprising a silver cylinder tape measure with complete printed
A silver sewing trio in leather case comprising a silver cylinder tape measure with complete printed tape, matching double ended pincushion and wa...
Five small format sewing companions and a purse comprising a blue velvet form example with thimble, scissors, needlepacket and winder, 10cm, a blu...
A Georgian whitewood reel and sewing box of rectangular form, the sliding lid decorated with a
A Georgian whitewood reel and sewing box of rectangular form, the sliding lid decorated with a church in landscape on a black ground within a form...
A mid Victorian rosewood sewing box of rectangular form and well fitted, the front and lid inlaid
A mid Victorian rosewood sewing box of rectangular form and well fitted, the front and lid inlaid with pewter lines and cut mother of pearl, the i...
Four small format boxes comprising a Regency rosewood and boxwood edged sewing box of sarcophagal
Four small format boxes comprising a Regency rosewood and boxwood edged sewing box of sarcophagal form for a child, diamond escutcheon, brass ball...
Three 19th Century rectangular sewing boxes comprising a burr maple and rosewood example with
Three 19th Century rectangular sewing boxes comprising a burr maple and rosewood example with steel mounts, interior with flush fitted velvet tray...
A 19th Century French ivory sewing compendium of rectangular form the lid formally with applied
A 19th Century French ivory sewing compendium of rectangular form the lid formally with applied motif, the interior flush fitted with silver gilt ...
A good Palais Royal Style Musical Sewing Box, circa 1840, in the form of a grand piano, in flame
A good Palais Royal Style Musical Sewing Box, circa 1840, in the form of a grand piano, in flame mahogany with ivory key board, gilt brass escutch...
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 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 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 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,...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 good selection of twenty silk winders comprising a red glass example, 4.5cm, a pair of mother of
A good selection of twenty silk winders comprising a red glass example, 4.5cm, a pair of mother of pearl examples with inward curving sides, 6cm, ...
Nineteen various silk winders comprising four mother of pearl snowflake examples, largest 3.5cm,
Nineteen various silk winders comprising four mother of pearl snowflake examples, largest 3.5cm, three others, six in bone, a tortoiseshell exampl...
A collection of silk winders comprising a set of four mother of pearl rectangular examples with
A collection of silk winders comprising a set of four mother of pearl rectangular examples with inward curving sides, 6cm, a set of four wooden st...
Six various tatting shuttles comprising an American floral decorated example, stamped ïSterlingÍ,
Six various tatting shuttles comprising an American floral decorated example, stamped ïSterlingÍ, 6.2cm, a bone example with burnt circle decorati...
A 19th Century maroon leather tatting box of oval section with brass catch, green paper lined
A 19th Century maroon leather tatting box of oval section with brass catch, green paper lined interior with floral engraved bone shuttle and bone ...
Five ivory and bone reversible or cased stilettos all of turned form, one with stained decoration,
Five ivory and bone reversible or cased stilettos all of turned form, one with stained decoration, one with tortoiseshell detailing, largest 8cm ...
Seven stilettos and two other pieces comprising a mother of pearl example, 6.5cm, three with
Seven stilettos and two other pieces comprising a mother of pearl example, 6.5cm, three with mother of pearl handles, a steel example, two with gi...
A mahogany goose wing form knitting sheath, brass end terminal, 24cm, a black ground knitting needle
A mahogany goose wing form knitting sheath, brass end terminal, 24cm, a black ground knitting needle cylinder, flowers and verse, work slot, 24cm,...
An ivory tambour hook and a crochet set case, the turned ivory tambour with steel thumb piece,
An ivory tambour hook and a crochet set case, the turned ivory tambour with steel thumb piece, with two hooks, 12.5cm and a tortoiseshell rectangu...
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