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A good late 18th/early 19th Century French etui with gold fittings, probably Palais Royal, the red
A good late 18th/early 19th Century French etui with gold fittings, probably Palais Royal, the red leather rectangular case gilt tooled with doubl...
Three small boxes, comprising a small sewing pannier with sloping sides, the pin hinge lid painted
Three small boxes, comprising a small sewing pannier with sloping sides, the pin hinge lid painted with a cottage scene within a colourful border ...
A comprehensive early 19th Century mahogany artists box labelled for G. Blackman, of rectangular
A comprehensive early 19th Century mahogany artists box labelled for G. Blackman, of rectangular form the lid centred by an oval paterae of the Pr...
A George III rosewood combination writing and sewing box, the sloping lid with a rectangular cut
A George III rosewood combination writing and sewing box, the sloping lid with a rectangular cut corner print of a lady in a chair a child appeali...
A satin wood collectors cabinet - a 20th Century masterpiece of cabinet making by Max Cooper, in the
A satin wood collectors cabinet - a 20th Century masterpiece of cabinet making by Max Cooper, in the Sheraton style, of oval form, the top gently ...
A mid 19th Century French tortoiseshell and gold inlaid etui, with silver gilt fittings, the case of
A mid 19th Century French tortoiseshell and gold inlaid etui, with silver gilt fittings, the case of shaped oval form, the lid inlaid with an oval...
Two incomplete early 19th Century etuis, comprising an ivory example in the form of a travelling
Two incomplete early 19th Century etuis, comprising an ivory example in the form of a travelling trunk inlaid with white metal and tortoiseshell w...
An early 19th Century Anglo-Indian sandal wood, ivory and tortoiseshell sewing box of octagonal
An early 19th Century Anglo-Indian sandal wood, ivory and tortoiseshell sewing box of octagonal form, the ivory panels with engraved and black lac...
A large early 19th Century ivory veneered sandal wood sewing box of rectangular form, Vizagapatam, the lid and sides with engraved leaf scroll bo...
A continental white wood and transfer decorated spice box, circa 1890, in the Mauchline style, the
A continental white wood and transfer decorated spice box, circa 1890, in the Mauchline style, the circular domed lid with turned handle and title...
A French bonbonniere, circa 1840, of basket form, with swing handle, with two reverse decorated
A French bonbonniere, circa 1840, of basket form, with swing handle, with two reverse decorated sloping lids, one depicting two zebras in a railed...
A French bonbonniere, circa 1840, of rectangular form, the curved glass lid reverse decorated with a
A French bonbonniere, circa 1840, of rectangular form, the curved glass lid reverse decorated with a man kneeling before a woman on a garden terra...
A rare mid 19th Century silver sewing etui, in the form of a walnut in the style of Samuel Mordan,
A rare mid 19th Century silver sewing etui, in the form of a walnut in the style of Samuel Mordan, unmarked, the walnut with ring suspension and h...
A natural walnut etui fitted with a French Almanac, the hinged walnut with copper gilt mount, the
A natural walnut etui fitted with a French Almanac, the hinged walnut with copper gilt mount, the lid interior with a mirror, the lower section fi...
A French Boulle style rectangular sewing box, circa 1880, the sides and top decorated in cut and
A French Boulle style rectangular sewing box, circa 1880, the sides and top decorated in cut and engraved brass within mother of pearl and purple ...
An unusual gilt metal sewing casket in the form of a bee skep, circa 1870, the surface dull,
An unusual gilt metal sewing casket in the form of a bee skep, circa 1870, the surface dull, raised on a stand of rustic branches, the skep with t...
An impressive William IV rosewood and pearl mounted sewing box, of sarcophagal form, the front
An impressive William IV rosewood and pearl mounted sewing box, of sarcophagal form, the front raised on four knurled bun feet and with mother of ...
An unusual mid 19th Century mahogany purse makers box, of dovetailed construction with chamfered
An unusual mid 19th Century mahogany purse makers box, of dovetailed construction with chamfered sliding lid, containing purse moulds, purse stret...
An unusual format and particularly well fitted papier mâché sewing box, circa 1830, the box of
An unusual format and particularly well fitted papier mâché sewing box, circa 1830, the box of rectangular cushion form raised on a smaller plinth...
An unusual gilt tooled vellum covered sewing box, circa 1820, of complex sarcophagal form with fan
An unusual gilt tooled vellum covered sewing box, circa 1820, of complex sarcophagal form with fan form lid centred by a raised tablet, gilt brass...
A small Anglo-Indian porcupine quill and ivory sewing box, circa 1800, of sarcophagal form, the
A small Anglo-Indian porcupine quill and ivory sewing box, circa 1800, of sarcophagal form, the ivory borders engraved and filled with black lac, ...
An Anglo-Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and
An Anglo-Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black...
A fine early 19th Century hussif in red felt, silks, and other materials, modelled half length as
A fine early 19th Century hussif in red felt, silks, and other materials, modelled half length as a British military drummer wearing a Shako with ...
A fine late 18th Century silver filigree sewing companion, the hinged lid as a pin cushion, the
A fine late 18th Century silver filigree sewing companion, the hinged lid as a pin cushion, the inward curving sides with elaborate panels of quil...
Two brass novelty sewing companions, comprising a bottle with copper cover fitted as a thimble and
Two brass novelty sewing companions, comprising a bottle with copper cover fitted as a thimble and pin case, 7.5cms, and a standing pig containing...
Twelve 19th Century beadwork misers purses, largest 38cms. (12) ...
Ten 19th Century misers purses, most with metal bead decoration, largest 60cms. (10) ...
Ten 19th Century misers purses, largest 51 cms. (10) ...
Ten 19th Century misers purses, all with cut steel bead decoration, largest 41cms. (10) ...
Ten 19th Century misers purses, mostly knitted, largest 56cms. (10) ...
Sixteen 19th Century misers purses, largest 49cms. (16) ...
Twelve 19th Century misers purses, mostly of smaller format, largest in metal beadwork, 42cms. (
Twelve 19th Century misers purses, mostly of smaller format, largest in metal beadwork, 42cms. (12) ...
Five 19th Century misers purses, and three others, the largest misers example, 48cms, a 1920's
Five 19th Century misers purses, and three others, the largest misers example, 48cms, a 1920's misers purse in black silk with metal beads, 46cms,...
Three 19th Century beadwork draw string bags, two decorated with flowers the other with geometric
Three 19th Century beadwork draw string bags, two decorated with flowers the other with geometric motifs, largest 24cms. (3) ...
Three 19th Century beadwork draw string bags, all with floral and geometric decoration, largest
Three 19th Century beadwork draw string bags, all with floral and geometric decoration, largest 21cms. (3) ...
Eight early 20th Century beadwork bags and purses, comprising two geometric examples with celluloid clasps, one with some loss, and six small bags...
Six small 19th and 20th Century beadwork bags and purses, including two floral decorated draw string
Six small 19th and 20th Century beadwork bags and purses, including two floral decorated draw string examples, each approximately 11cms, another i...
Four small 19th Century beadwork purses, comprising a misers example, 20cms, a floral draw string
Four small 19th Century beadwork purses, comprising a misers example, 20cms, a floral draw string example, 9cms, another with gilt clasp, 9cms, an...
Four small or miniature 19th Century purses, comprising a beaded example of saddle bag form,
Four small or miniature 19th Century purses, comprising a beaded example of saddle bag form, 27cms, a knitted and steel beaded example as a jug, 8...
A rare and delightful 18th Century sampler style purse, possibly Quaker, the gilt scrolling clasp
A rare and delightful 18th Century sampler style purse, possibly Quaker, the gilt scrolling clasp possibly later, one side embroidered with a bowl...
A fine 18th Century miniature purse in the form of a set of bellows, the red silk ground embroidered
A fine 18th Century miniature purse in the form of a set of bellows, the red silk ground embroidered in silver and other threads, each side with a...
A fine 17th Century embroidered miniature toy or dolls accessory in the form of a set of bellows,
A fine 17th Century embroidered miniature toy or dolls accessory in the form of a set of bellows, one side embroidered in coloured threads with a ...
A collection of linen, lace, costume, etc., comprising a large collar with inserts of Point de Gaze,
A collection of linen, lace, costume, etc., comprising a large collar with inserts of Point de Gaze, a Bedford bobbin lace circular table cloth, a...
Two 19th Century purses and four Bristol card needle works, comprising a spiders web knitted purse
Two 19th Century purses and four Bristol card needle works, comprising a spiders web knitted purse inscribed 'Jerusalem' below the drawstring, 13c...
Two pieces of American-Indian bead work, comprising a leather and red cloth moccasin with clear
Two pieces of American-Indian bead work, comprising a leather and red cloth moccasin with clear glass bead work, 12cm, and a needle book of large ...
A small attractive early 19th Century cut steel chatelaine, the clip with circular studded boss to
A small attractive early 19th Century cut steel chatelaine, the clip with circular studded boss to three chains with steel cylinder needle case, a...
A 19th Century steel chatelaine and a clip, the chatelaine with cut steel mount incorporating four
A 19th Century steel chatelaine and a clip, the chatelaine with cut steel mount incorporating four floral etched circular panels to four curb link...
A silver chatelaine, the hinged clip to a two part scroll pierced mount with five chains to a
A silver chatelaine, the hinged clip to a two part scroll pierced mount with five chains to a glass smelling salt container with hinged silver lid...
A documentary chatelaine for Egidia Lady Rendlesham (1843-1880) possibly for archery, comprising a
A documentary chatelaine for Egidia Lady Rendlesham (1843-1880) possibly for archery, comprising a four section leather belt with monogramed clas...
Three pairs of mother of pearl top reels, each pair with cut decoration and embellished with cut
Three pairs of mother of pearl top reels, each pair with cut decoration and embellished with cut steel studs, all with bone stems and bases, large...
Seven mother of pearl thread winders, including three Chinese engraved snowflake examples, largest
Seven mother of pearl thread winders, including three Chinese engraved snowflake examples, largest 5.2cms. (7) ...
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