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Click here to subscribeA French goat cart etui for a child, circa 1860, the alabaster rectangular base supporting two gilt metal harnessed goats pulling a cart in the form of a blue porcelain ball, the hinged lid painted with flowers, the deep blue velvet interior with miniature silver tools comprising thimble, stiletto, needle case, bodkin and steel scissors, base 10.2 x 6.7, max. height 8.5cms. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3
A rosewood sewing box of plain rectangular form, circa 1860, the lid and front with mother of pearl ovals, the lid interior in green ruched silk over a lidded and compartmentalised tray with a set of six mother of pearl flower head reel holders, another, and four mother of pearl handled tools, 30.5 x 22 x 12cms. From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
A papier mache sewing box of rectangular form, circa 1850, the lid painted with an oval panel of flowers highlighted in mother of pearl within a border and spandrils of mother of pearl and scrolls, the sides with gilt scroll decoration. The interior with a compartmentalised and lidded tray in original trellis paper, crimson silk and velvet, with a set of six mother of pearl ended reels (one with chip to edge), and five mother of pearl handled tools, 22.5 x 16.5 x 8cm. From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
An unusual French musical box sewing companion, circa 1880, the turned and ebonised gilt mounted circular base raised on three turned feet and incorporating the twin tune musical box, below six grained doors opening on rotation, one with gilt musical trophy mount, the interior with two cut glass bottles (one with chips to neck), two gilt metal reel stands, a gilt metal frame oval mirror, a set of seven crochet hooks (steel handle lacking), three steel tools and a thimble, the whole below a turned finial, complete with musical box key, 18.5cms dia. at base, 30cms high. From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
A charming French miniature sewing box for a child or doll, circa 1860, of oval form with gilt metal bandings, mounts and handles, the lid in tortoiseshell and centred by a gilt finial, the interior lined in cream silk with gilt brass miniature tools comprising thimble, stiletto, needle case and steel bladed scissors, 9.5cms max. width, 5cms high. From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
Two continental sewing etuis, circa 1880, comprising a square section tan leather example with brass studs and mounts, push catch lacking, the fitted interior with central scent bottle within six various tools in steel and gilt, some probably replaced, 5.5cms sq., 10.2cms high, and a cardboard etui of trapezoid form, the lid with colour print of a young woman within a tooled border, the interior in blue velvet and paper with five original gilt brass tools, 10.5cms. (2) From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
An unusual silver scallop shell form sewing etui, with press catch and hinged to reveal a blue velvet flush fitted interior, the lid with a pair of steel bladed silver handled scissors, the base with a matching smaller pair of scissors, a silver thimble, silver needle case and silver tape measure with complete printed tape, the tools Birmingham circa 1888, the thimble Chester by Charles Horner, mark rubbed, the case Birmingham 1886 probably by Henry Hyde Aston, 13 x 10cms.
A deep green cardboard sewing box for a child, circa 1880, of square form, the lid with colour print of a young girl with a cat and opening to reveal a pair of hinged compartments revealing a compartmentalised base with partial tray, with reels, sundry tools, trimmings, etc., 17 x 17 x 6cms.
A good example of a miniature walnut sewing etui for a child or doll, contained in a hinged natural walnut, the interior lid in blue silk over a leaf engraved white metal mount with a full complement of tools comprising blue glass octagonal scent bottle with hinged silver top, bone tablet, silver handled steel scissors, silver thimble, bodkin, stiletto, pencil and needle case, case 5.5cms. From the collection of the late Sue Read
A maroon leather lady's companion of book form, circa 1860, with six circular colour prints of fashionable ladies within gilt tooled borders. The interior with leather tool card / flannel / skein holder, tablet, silver thimble, folding knife, steel scissors and mother of pearl handled tools, 5.5 x 4 x 9cms.
An attractive musical Palais Royal sewing box with fittings, circa 1830, the satinwood box of slightly tapering rectangular form with oval mother of pearl escutcheon and raised on bun feet, the slightly curved lid with mother of pearl panel. The interior with mirror lined lid over a flush fitted velvet tray with floral painted pin cushion and a selection of mother of pearl and other tools comprising; a set of four snowflake thread winders in mirror base circular compartments, a pair of reels, folding tweezer/ earspoon, tambour hook, a stiletto with gilt and enamel pansy motif, a rectangular needle case with gilt and enamel pansy motif, a thimble with gilt rim, a reversible crochet hook lacking end finial, a replacement folding knife, a pair of steel bladed scissors with gilt metal mounts and carved mother of pearl arms below loops, a gilt metal fish form bodkin and a cut glass scent bottle lacking screw cover, complete with silk squab. The musical movement of good quality with complete comb and apparently fully operative, complete with key. 21.7 x 15.5 x 9 cms
An attractive Palais Royal small format sewing box, circa 1830, and later fitted, the satinwood box of rectangular form and bombe section, mother of pearl escutcheon and ball feet, the lid with central mother of pearl plaque below a cut steel carrying handle and flanked by scrolling decoration in cut steel pins. The lid interior lined with a mirror over a later flush fitted purple velvet tray with mother of pearl gilt border thimble, steel scissors, silver bodkin and two English mother of pearl handled tools, complete with key, 19 x 8 x 6.5cms with handle down.
A rosewood Tunbridge ware sewing box of rectangular form, the cushion form lid with a cube work panel within a broad geometric mosaic border, the sides with a narrow band of geometric mosaic. The lid interior lined in green silk over a green silk, velvet and printed paper lidded and compartmentalised tray with a canted geometric inlaid border, with four steel tools, 23 x 18 x 11cms.
A rare Charles II silver needle and thimble case, the cylinder body decorated with flowers and strap work to a hinged cover with steel catch, the thimble case with conforming decoration and steel catch, the circular top with ring suspension, 9cms. See Taunton (N) Needlework Tools, plate 11, page 21, apparently illustrating this example, and with a handwritten label 'N. Taunton Collection'. From the collection of the late Sue Read
A rare rosewood Tunbridge ware sewing box in the form of a pyramid, the box based raised on four bun feet and fitted with a drawer, each side of the base with a band of stick ware over van dykes, each slanting face with a panel of cube work within borders of stick ware rising to a turned finial. Each face of the pyramid hinged, the interior with panels of silk, the base compartmentalised and fitted with a pin cushion and a tool card with four steel tools, 18cms sq., at the base, 23cms high. The unusual form of this box probably dates to 1820/1830 and follows the period of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt followed by Nelson's famous victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. The following years saw an 'Egyptian Revival' led by Thomas Hope (1769-1831), which introduced Egyptian themes and decoration previously not seen, pyramids, sphinx and alligators being most prominent.
A fine gold thimble contained in a chatelaine case, the thimble with frosted frieze with a two colour gold arcaded frieze with florets over a decorated undulating rim, the gilt metal case with panels of gardening tools below domed hinged cover and leaf and scroll suspension frame, 5.5cms. (2) From the collection of the late Sue Read
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a continental embroidered strip sampler, 9 x 107cms, a beadwork small purse, some loss, a wooden cross form thread winder, 13cms, a nanny brooch (chip to spangle), a mother of pearl egg, sundry tools and other pieces. (qty) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 3
Four early 19th Century bone pieces, probably French Prisoner of War work, comprising a sewing clamp with thimble recess and incorporating a needle case with screw top, the body engraved with flowers and leaves and coloured in red and green, lacking mounts and reels, 11cms, a similar skittle form box, split, 5.2cms, a similar barrel form box, 3cms, and a totem, chips, 4cms. (4) For a similar example of the first see Groves(S), The History Of Needlework Tools, plate 72, showing the missing reels from this example. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3
Four bone sewing tools incorporating Stanhopes, comprising a pierced handle stiletto (A Memory of Matlock Bath - six views), 9.5cms, a stiletto (A Memory of Aldershot (camp) - six views), 10.5cms, a furled umbrella needle case (Herne Bay - six views), and a cylinder needle case with hoof end (untitled but including Southsea Castle - six views), 12.7cms. (4) From the collection of the late Peggy Summers
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a rosewood etui of oval section and tapering form, the lid inlaid with a flowering branch, the flush fitted interior with silver needle case, thimble, stiletto and replacement steel scissors, 12.6cms, a plated hemming bird clamp with two pin cushions, 13.5cms, and a green velvet sewing companion with tools, 13.5cms. (3)
A mixed lot - sewing, including a selection of bone tools including shuttles, wooden cylinder needle case, 19.5cms, another celluloid, a leather scissor case in the form of a violin case, worn, 17cms, two turned wooden face screen handles, an oval leather sewing box, worn, 16cms, a selection of tools and pins, a lace mat and two others in Bristol card. (qty)
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