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Four tape measures comprising; a silver example of reeded drum form with coffee grinder handle, on chain suspension, lacking tape, 2.5cm diameter, a cylinder form example with star decoration, winding handle and spindle possibly replaced, 4cm, a white metal drum form filigree tape in inches and centimetres, 2.5cm diameter, and a hem measure, initialled "G" and stamped "Sterling", 11cm. (4)
A silver tape measure and basket pincushion, by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, circa 1820, the tape measure of cylinder form decorated with thistles, roses and shamrock, tape within, 2.7cm, the pincushion of basket form decorated with flowers over a trellis pattern, maker's mark to underside of handle, 3.5cm high. (2)
Four pieces of Mauchline ware, comprising; a lidded saucepan as a thimble case (Ross Castle, Killarney - photographic), with silver thimble, 10cm, a bell shaped tape measure (Hursley Church, Winchester), printed tape commencing at four inches, 7.5cm high, a cylinder needlecase (N. D. De Delway ...), 7cm, and a large alternate woods disc pincushion (The Mansions, Bognor - photographic), 6.5cm diameter. (4)
Four pincushions, comprising; a turned and pierced bone example of tapering cylinder form, 3.6cm, another turned bone example embellished with steel studs, 3cm, a bone disc form example with carved and pierced decoration, 4.5cm, and a turned fruitwood acorn form pin poppet incorporating a silver thimble, 6.5cm. (4)
Six silver or silver mounted table pincushions, comprising; a heart shaped example, Birmingham, 1886, 11cm, a ball form example on ebony base, a.f., 6.5cm, two circular examples, one in ebony with silver mount, 6cm diameter, an example converted from a stick mount, 6.5cm, and a modern silver example with gilded flower and leaf frieze, London, 1977, by H.O.L., 5cm diameter. (6)
A Georgian 4-piece silver sewing set, the rectangular morocco leather case with a gilt floral tooled border to the lid, internal cream silk lid over a velvet lower section with tapering oval section needlecase, a silver thimble with engraved bands below an agate top, a ribbed and floral decorated thimble guard and a bodkin/earspoon, the paper base with ink inscribed dates "1849", "1887" and other inscriptions, 9.2cm x 5.2cm x 2cm.
A fine rosewood and inlaid wire, mother of pearl and abalone shell sewing box, circa 1860, of rectangular form, the front and lid extensively decorated with roses, thistles, shamrock and leaves, initialled to the lid cartouche "D. J. B.", the interior with inlay to the internal edges and fitted to the lid with a fan form panel within a gilt tooled velvet surround, the compartmentalised and lidded tray in silver foil edged in blue paper with a full complement of fittings including a set of six mother of pearl reel holders with pierced tops centred by abalone shell bosses, matching tape measure (tape lacking), reel form waxer and emery, with a set of six Cantonese mother of pearl snowflake silk winders, silver thimble and finger guard, together with other tools and a pair of scent bottles, the tray complete with needlebooks, some lids with elaborate mother of pearl handles, 33cm x 25.5cm x 16.5cm.
An early 19th century three piece silver sewing set, in rectangular tortoiseshell box, the silk and velvet lined interior with floral decorated girdle pincushion, a tall thimble initialled "DC", within an engraved frieze, and a floral embossed cylinder tape measure with petal form finial to winder, the complete green silk tape printed with leaf border, the lid interior with a pin applied paper slip inscribed in ink "brought by Mr. Kershaw, 1845", 6.7cm x 4.5cm x 2.5cm.
A leather cased 'Lady's Companion', in blue leather with gilt tooled decoration and 'titled' to the spine, the interior with tablet, folding morocco skein/tool card with two mother of pearl handled tools, silver thimble on needle packet drawer, silver pencil and folding knife, blade shortened, mother of pearl scales, box 9.5cm x 5.7cm x 3.8cm.
Four carved wood sewing companions in the form of Black Forest bears, comprising; a circular base example with provision for four reels, the standing bear as a thimble stand with pincushion pannier, 11cm, another as a seated bear, one paw with silver thimble, the other a bodkin, pincushion pannier, s.d., 9cm, and two thimble stands, largest 9cm. (4)
A rare card and blue ribbon sewing basket, circa 1850, formed from seven pencil drawn landscape panels, most featuring buildings, two panels fitted to the edge with pincushions, one as a thimble holder with silver thimble, one with bodkin card, one with scissors on a ribbon, below a silk and card carrying handle, central panel slightly mis-shapen, 21cm.
A rosewood sewing box, circa 1840, of sarcophagus form inlaid to the top and front with mother of pearl flowers and scrolling pewter lines, raised on four bun feet, with ring side handles, the interior with ruched silk lid panel over a conforming compartmentalised tray, covered in floral gold lined paper with conforming silk lids and related fittings, with a set of six pierced and carved mother of pearl top reel holders, a similar waxer and tape measure, tape within, with a silver thimble, complete with key, 29cm x 22.5cm x 17.5cm.
Five pieces of tartan ware, comprising; disc form pincushion with oval photographic portrait (M'beth), 4.5cm, a heart shaped pincushion (Caledonia), 5.5cm, a tatting shuttle (Prince Charlie), general wear and loss to pattern and title, point a little rounded, 7cm, and two cylinder form thimble cases (Stuart), 3.2cm, and (Rob Roy), 3.6cm, both with silver thimbles. (5)
A 19th century ivory cased sewing set, the ivory case of rounded end rectangular form, monogrammed to the lid "H. R.", the interior with gilded and engraved catch and hinge, the full complement of tools comprising an engraved SILVER needlecase, thimble with engraved frieze, steel bladed scissors with engraved arms and plain oval loops, bodkin and handled steel stiletto, 10.5cm x 5.5cm.
A good 19th century tortoiseshell "Lady's Companion" of rectangular section, with hinged sloping lid centred by a white metal tablet, the interior in crimson silk and velvet, with tortoiseshell backed notelet, silk skein holder with three mother of pearl tools, engraved border silver thimble (misshapen), folding blade knife, silver handled button hook and faceted glass tapering scent bottle, 6.8cm x 5.5cm x 10.5cm.
Knitting: including three plastic wool ball holders, another in silver plate of folding segmented form, a crude goosewing knitting stick, 26cm, eight white metal bell-shaped needle gauges and two others, two "MP" knitting and crochet calculators, two metal knitting needle cylinders, eight wooden examples and other pieces. (qty)
A group of seven needlebooks, comprising; an example with cut and stacked paper covers, green silk lining and tie, minor losses, 11cm x 6.5cm, another with punched card covers, a Bristol card example worked in steel beads "Go On To Perfection", a shell work example incorporating a colour print "Second Terrace, Crystal Palace" and to the other side a gilt and blue velvet panel "A Present From The Crystal Palace", a velvet needlebook with silver wire and other decoration, a beaded and stitched Bristol card example, and another made from the pass ticket for "The International Health Exhibition, London, 1884" made out to "Messrs. Mordan & Co.". (7)
Three needlecases, comprising; a continental silver example in the form of an elaborate key, the two parts linked by a chain, slightly mis-shapen at joint, 9cm, a bone furled umbrella form example, 10.5cm, and a turned and carved wooden example with spiral and square decoration, 9cm. (3)
Four needlecases, comprising; a Palais Royal example of tapering form with gilt ferrule, 7.6cm, a rectangular ivory example with rounded ends, inscribed "Jassey" (?), 7.8cm, a bone example in the form of a furled umbrella with Stanhope (Good Luck from Blackpool - five views), 10.5cm, and a French silver gilt example engraved with leaf scrolls, 6.8cm. (4)
Five pieces of Mauchline ware, comprising; a girdle form pincushion (St. Mary's Church, Bridport), 4.7cm, a bottle form sewing companion (The Pier, Southport), with twin reel, needle cylinder and silver thimble, 9cm, a needlebook (Western Shore, Southampton), 7.5cm, a skep form tape measure (Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight), silk tape reduced, 5cm, and a disc form pincushion (Eastbourne Pier), 5.5cm. (5)
Folding scissors and other items, comprising; two pairs of folding scissors with bone scales, a pair in oval section case with folding loops, three pairs with hinged loops, a cylinder form multi-tool with folding scissors, five various folding knives, one with silver blade, a.f., six steel folding button hooks, and five others, largest 14cm. (23)
Four carved Irish bog oak thimble stands, including one with bog oak thimble, comprising; a bun form example carved with harp, dog, shamrock, etc., complete with carved bog oak thimble, inscribed "ERIN", stand 5cm diameter, an owl form example with glass eyes with a silver thimble, 6cm, a saucepan with silver thimble, 6cm, and a cauldron form example, 3.5cm. (4)
Six thimble cases, comprising; a brass floral decorated egg form example on chain, inscribed "Londre 1908", 4.8cm, a plain brass egg with reel and brass thimble, two leather examples of trunk form, a metal 'walnut', and a vegetable ivory acorn form example with reel, needle case and aluminium thimble, 6cm, two with silver thimbles. (6)
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