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A gilt metal sewing companion in the style of Palais Royal, circa 1880, in the form of a knife
A gilt metal sewing companion in the style of Palais Royal, circa 1880, in the form of a knife grinder's barrow the rotating grinding wheel fitted...
A six piece silver sewing set contained in a red leather and gilt tooled case, the lid impressed '
A six piece silver sewing set contained in a red leather and gilt tooled case, the lid impressed 'Andenken' (souvenir), the case of rectangular cu...
A French rosewood etui, circa 1850, the case of oval section and tapering form the lid inlaid with a
A French rosewood etui, circa 1850, the case of oval section and tapering form the lid inlaid with a spray of flowers, the red velvet interior wit...
A 19th Century French split and coloured straw marquetry case, of pointed oval section with four
A 19th Century French split and coloured straw marquetry case, of pointed oval section with four panels of scroll design within feather borders, t...
A Palais Royal style sewing companion in the form of a gilt metal bee skep, in simulated wicker with
A Palais Royal style sewing companion in the form of a gilt metal bee skep, in simulated wicker with leaves and part enamelled insects, the yellow...
A fine French rosewood etui, circa 1830, in the form of a lidded urn, with ivory finial and tap,
A fine French rosewood etui, circa 1830, in the form of a lidded urn, with ivory finial and tap, copper bound with swing carrying handle, the cove...
Two French leather sewing companions, comprising a bombe form example with steel catch and cross
Two French leather sewing companions, comprising a bombe form example with steel catch and cross over carrying handles, the fall front with mirror...
Two cased continental silver sewing sets, comprising an example in maroon leatherette rectangular
Two cased continental silver sewing sets, comprising an example in maroon leatherette rectangular case the tools comprising seam knife, crochet ho...
Three continental sewing sets, all in rectangular leatherette cases comprising an example with
Three continental sewing sets, all in rectangular leatherette cases comprising an example with silver handled stiletto, thimble, scissors and need...
Two sewing companions, comprising a French example of oval form in green and black velvet stripes,
Two sewing companions, comprising a French example of oval form in green and black velvet stripes, gilt brass ring handle and hinge mount, the int...
Two continental sewing companions, comprising a French leather cased oval example, hinge weak,
Two continental sewing companions, comprising a French leather cased oval example, hinge weak, containing a good pair of polished steel scissors a...
Two Black Forest carved wood bear form sewing companions, one as a standing bear with pannier form
Two Black Forest carved wood bear form sewing companions, one as a standing bear with pannier form pin cushion on his back and supporting from his...
A continental 19th Century silver filigree sewing purse with miniature tools, each side with a quill
A continental 19th Century silver filigree sewing purse with miniature tools, each side with a quill work panel backed by red silk, swing clasp, t...
A rare early 19th Century German porcelain etui in the form of a swaddled child, the child wearing a
A rare early 19th Century German porcelain etui in the form of a swaddled child, the child wearing a night cap with blue ribbon, silver hinge moun...
A rare miniature sewing 'cart' in the style of Palais Royal with gold fittings, presumably for a
A rare miniature sewing 'cart' in the style of Palais Royal with gold fittings, presumably for a doll, the gilt metal framed cart pulled by a goat...
A French ebony oval etui dated 1859, the lid with engraved brass plaque dated 1859 amid inlaid cross
A French ebony oval etui dated 1859, the lid with engraved brass plaque dated 1859 amid inlaid cross motifs in pearl and brass, the flush fitted i...
A French standing miniature sewing etui in the style of Palais Royal, presumably for a child or a
A French standing miniature sewing etui in the style of Palais Royal, presumably for a child or a doll, the circular alabaster base supporting a m...
A fine late 18th Century continental enamel etui, with a full complement of fittings, of oval
A fine late 18th Century continental enamel etui, with a full complement of fittings, of oval section and tapering form decorated with four panels...
A very fine early 19th Century French ivory cylinder etui, complete with outer protective case,
A very fine early 19th Century French ivory cylinder etui, complete with outer protective case, the etui pierced with trellis and carved with pier...
A rare French finger ring miniature etui presumably for a doll, the gilt ring with two chains to
A rare French finger ring miniature etui presumably for a doll, the gilt ring with two chains to an oval mother of pearl case with gilt metal hing...
A fine French Palais Royal etui, circa 1850, the burr yew wood case of tapering form the lid with an
A fine French Palais Royal etui, circa 1850, the burr yew wood case of tapering form the lid with an oval mother of pearl plaque inscribed 'Natali...
An 18th Century ivory silk sewing wallet, with anthemion and floral printed or painted decoration,
An 18th Century ivory silk sewing wallet, with anthemion and floral printed or painted decoration, gilt button, edged in gold lace, the interior w...
A good French oval ivory etui with a full complement of fittings, circa 1860, the lid deeply
A good French oval ivory etui with a full complement of fittings, circa 1860, the lid deeply carved with balls and grooves, one ball re-stuck, and...
A good Georgian red leather and silver mounted purse form sewing companion, silver clasp, the
A good Georgian red leather and silver mounted purse form sewing companion, silver clasp, the green and red leather interior with pin cushion, nee...
An ivory veneered etui of 'Lady's Companion' type, circa 1850, the case with variant panels of pique
An ivory veneered etui of 'Lady's Companion' type, circa 1850, the case with variant panels of pique type decoration, the interior in green silk w...
A brass mounted card sewing box for a child, circa 1870, of rectangular form, the cloth lined
A brass mounted card sewing box for a child, circa 1870, of rectangular form, the cloth lined interior with four bone tools and a brass thimble, 1...
A fine late 18th Century French ivory cylinder form etui, elaborately pierced with trellis pattern
A fine late 18th Century French ivory cylinder form etui, elaborately pierced with trellis pattern and with pierced and carved panels of love bird...
An early 19th Century six piece silver sewing set in the style of Joseph Taylor, the red leather
An early 19th Century six piece silver sewing set in the style of Joseph Taylor, the red leather case lacking catch button, the interior flush fit...
A very good early Victorian 'Lady's Companion' well fitted, the burgundy leather case elaborately
A very good early Victorian 'Lady's Companion' well fitted, the burgundy leather case elaborately gilt tooled and titled to the 'spine', the red v...
An attractive early 19th Century embroidered sewing bag, of square section in cream cloth edged in
An attractive early 19th Century embroidered sewing bag, of square section in cream cloth edged in red with a draw string top below triangular bor...
A late Victorian basket ware oval sewing box, 22.5cms, a maroon leather box, 24.8cms, and a quiver
A late Victorian basket ware oval sewing box, 22.5cms, a maroon leather box, 24.8cms, and a quiver form wall pocket the worn silk ground embroider...
A delightful early 19th Century 'home made' sewing companion, of rectangular form, the blue silk
A delightful early 19th Century 'home made' sewing companion, of rectangular form, the blue silk ground painted with flowering branches and catkin...
A good Regency tortoiseshell sewing box, of sarcophagal form edged in ivory, the lid with central
A good Regency tortoiseshell sewing box, of sarcophagal form edged in ivory, the lid with central raised tablet and engraved silver plaque 'MH' th...
An Anglo-Indian horn and ivory mounted sewing box, circa 1830, of rectangular form with canted
An Anglo-Indian horn and ivory mounted sewing box, circa 1830, of rectangular form with canted lid, the whole overlaid with pierced and engraved i...
A rare early 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box in the form of a house, the pitched
A rare early 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box in the form of a house, the pitched roof lacking chimney and with oval vacant car...
A small red leather sewing box, probably for a child, circa 1800, of plain rectangular form below
A small red leather sewing box, probably for a child, circa 1800, of plain rectangular form below a canted lid with central gilt metal flower head...
A good leather cased silver sewing trio, circa 1830, the red leather rectangular case with a gilt
A good leather cased silver sewing trio, circa 1830, the red leather rectangular case with a gilt tooled and colour onlay panel of flowers and lea...
A good Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box, Vizagapatam, circa 1820, of sarcophagal form with
A good Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box, Vizagapatam, circa 1820, of sarcophagal form with bands of scroll inlay in black lac, raised on fou...
An early 19th Century Russian Archangel bone veneered casket, with engraved and pierced panels to
An early 19th Century Russian Archangel bone veneered casket, with engraved and pierced panels to the sides and top, raised on bracket feet, paper...
A late 18th Century burr yew wood sewing box with trade label of 'Bayley and Blew', of cut corner
A late 18th Century burr yew wood sewing box with trade label of 'Bayley and Blew', of cut corner rectangular form with multiple line borders, the...
A fine Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box, Vizagapatam, circa 1820, of sarcophagal form engraved
A fine Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box, Vizagapatam, circa 1820, of sarcophagal form engraved with floral and other bands of decoration in ...
An exceptional engine turned and pierced ivory sewing companion, Palais Royal, circa 1820, of
An exceptional engine turned and pierced ivory sewing companion, Palais Royal, circa 1820, of tower form, the cylinder body fitted with four rosew...
An early 19th Century turned ivory sewing tower, the circular base on three ball feet and fitted
An early 19th Century turned ivory sewing tower, the circular base on three ball feet and fitted with a pin cushion below a compartment for a thim...
A mid 19th Century ivory egg form etui, the hinged lid over a leaf scroll engraved gilt tool mount
A mid 19th Century ivory egg form etui, the hinged lid over a leaf scroll engraved gilt tool mount with ruby glass scent bottle, a silver thimble,...
A good papier mache small format sewing box, well fitted, the rectangular box decorated to the sides
A good papier mache small format sewing box, well fitted, the rectangular box decorated to the sides with gilt leaf scrolls, the cushion lid in gi...
A 19th Century French split and coloured straw work sewing companion, of stepped and tapering
A 19th Century French split and coloured straw work sewing companion, of stepped and tapering cylinder form, in three sections, the pull off lid w...
A continental rosewood, boxwood line inlaid and mounted urn form sewing companion, circa 1840, the
A continental rosewood, boxwood line inlaid and mounted urn form sewing companion, circa 1840, the circular box base with cut out provision for th...
A tortoiseshell veneered small sewing box for a child, circa 1830, of rectangular form raised on
A tortoiseshell veneered small sewing box for a child, circa 1830, of rectangular form raised on brass ball feet, the cushion lid with white metal...
Three 20th Century sewing boxes and containers, comprising a printed rectangular tin 'CCB Treasure
Three 20th Century sewing boxes and containers, comprising a printed rectangular tin 'CCB Treasure Box', the sides with human like figures based o...
A sterling silver sewing companion, of cylinder form stamped 'Soette/ Made In England/Prov Pat…..', the circular base to a reel stem incorporating...
A late 19th Century ivory etui with engraved gold fittings, the case of oval form, the interior with
A late 19th Century ivory etui with engraved gold fittings, the case of oval form, the interior with engraved hinges and catch, the engraved gold ...
A mid 19th Century French musical sewing box in the form of a grand piano, the rosewood case with
A mid 19th Century French musical sewing box in the form of a grand piano, the rosewood case with line inlay and ebony and ivory keyboard, raised ...
A papier mache glove box, stamped 'Jennens and Bettridge', the domed top with gilt decoration, the
A papier mache glove box, stamped 'Jennens and Bettridge', the domed top with gilt decoration, the sides with gilt lines, push catch, stamped to b...
A mid 19th Century French Palais Royal musical sewing box, the ebonised rectangular box with
A mid 19th Century French Palais Royal musical sewing box, the ebonised rectangular box with mother of pearl lid plaque within an outer border of ...
A mid 19th Century French ebonised sewing box, of rectangular form, the lid and front with brass and
A mid 19th Century French ebonised sewing box, of rectangular form, the lid and front with brass and white metal line inlays, brass escutcheon and...
A Regency red leather sewing box, of shallow sarcophagal form on gilt brass ball feet, the lid
A Regency red leather sewing box, of shallow sarcophagal form on gilt brass ball feet, the lid with radiating tablet centred by brass ring handle,...
A William IV rosewood desk box, of rectangular form, the lid with quarter bobbin mouldings, the
A William IV rosewood desk box, of rectangular form, the lid with quarter bobbin mouldings, the lid interior in blue silk over a brass top ink bot...
An early 19th Century mahogany paint box, of rectangular form, the lid interior with fancy printed
An early 19th Century mahogany paint box, of rectangular form, the lid interior with fancy printed trade label 'J.C. Hailes's Fancy Repository Lea...
A mid 19th Century rosewood sewing box, of rectangular form, the lid and front with cut brass
A mid 19th Century rosewood sewing box, of rectangular form, the lid and front with cut brass borders, escutcheon and lid cartouche, the front fit...
A mid 19th Century continental cardboard sewing box, probably commemorating the wedding of Franz
A mid 19th Century continental cardboard sewing box, probably commemorating the wedding of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Bavaria, the blue ground ...
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