There are 82038 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeThe tray from a Palais Royal work box with a selection of gold and other tools, comprising a pair of steel bladed scissors with gold cornucopia arms to reeded oval loops, 10cms, a floral decorated needle case, 8.2cms, a cut glass scent bottle with gold screw top, 7.5cms, and a pair of mother of pearl roundel end reels with gold mounts, 2.8cms, the tray 14 x 13.5cms.
An incomplete gold and gold mounted continental sewing set, contained in a worn green leather box with carrying handle, the tools comprising a thimble with leaf and flower head frieze, a pair of steel scissors with vase form arms to oval decorated loops, a stiletto with lyre form gold handle, a similar crochet hook and one of two mother of pearl reels, case 22.5cms.
An unusual rectangular sewing box, circa 1820, the exterior painted to simulate geological specimens in diamonds and spandrils, diamond escutcheon lacking. The interior lined in quilted yellow silk with a few tools to the lid and a label 'Property From Copse Hill House, Lower Slaughter, Glos', the lower section with three cloth boxes with a few tools including a gilt foil basket pin cushion, a pillow form emery, a cloth needle packet case of envelope form and a pin cushion in the form of a standing velvet elephant, box 25 x 20 x 11.5cms.
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal musical writing implement box, the rectangular box in mirror glass, the lid centred by a finely carved and pierced mother of pearl plaque as a female figure emblematic of the arts and science (top of spear lacking), within a curved gilt metal border pierced with flowers and leaves. The front with a carved mother of pearl anthemion escutcheon, the front and sides with borders in sections of mother of pearl engraved with leaf scrolls, the back with a plain mother of pearl border, raised on a gilt moulded edge and four shell mounted paw feet. The lid interior fitted with a mirror over a flush fitted velvet tray with a complete selection of carved mother of pearl and ornamental tools, comprising a mother of pearl paper knife with silver shield, the terminal carved and pierced as a lyre with jewelled mounts, a silver shield mounted stiletto gilt mount and faceted steel stem, a pair of steel bladed scissors with gilt mounts, the arms carved as dolphins, a curved handle eraser with silver shield, another with silver shield, the terminal pierced and carved with jewelled mounts, a feather form dip pen with knib with gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, a seal with silver shield and carved vase form stem, a ruler centred by a silver shield and pierced and carved with leaf scrolls, a gilt metal mounted glass inkwell and companion sander. Fitted below the tray with an operative cylinder musical box with complete comb, the compartmentalised interior lined in cream and pink satin. Central crack to lid mirror, crack to one side and the back with some losses to silvering, box 26 x 18 x 11cms.
A fine late 18th Century French Palais Royal sewing case of shell form, the mother of pearl lid engraved with leaves and scrolls, quiver and bow with two raised and carved shells. The hinged silver frame retaining traces of original gilding and engraved with leaves and flowers, ribbands, torcheres and griffins, on two bun feet to angle the box. The interior of the lid lined with silk and complete with squab, the flush fitted velvet base with a full complement of mother of pearl tools comprising mother of pearl thimble with gold shield, two gold mounted reels, a quiver of arrows needle case with blue enamel and gilt pansy motif, a reversible crochet hook, a similar stiletto, a pair of steel bladed scissors, the arms carved as jugs (one lacking handle) and mounted over a snowflake winder, a cut glass cornucopia scent bottle with gold chain and cover, a bodkin, and a miniature gold mounted 'purse' with coral drops, the box 13 x 11 x 4.4cms.
A comprehensive set of 19th Century netting tools, contained in a glazed cotton and red silk ribbon border roll form case. The compartmented case with some numbered and named in cross stitch, the comprehensive selection of gauges and tools in wood, bone and steel, a little moth and time wear, the case approximately 41cms sq. unrolled, complete with ribbon ties.
Needle books and related items, comprising a porcelain doll her dress forming a needle flannel, splits to silk, 20cms, a cardboard Welsh Hat containing Redditch needle packets, 9.2cms, a purple leather needle wallet with four silver handled tools, 11.5cms, a large needle book for W. Hall and Cos., the cover with colour print titled 'Innocence', 16.5cms, and sundry needle packets. (qty) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 2
Two silver needle cases and two related tools, comprising a curved end rectangular needle case decorated with flowers and leaf tendrils, 6.5cms, together with matching silver handled stiletto and crochet hook, and another silver needle case with hinged cover, 6.6cms. (4) From the collectionof Susan Franklin Part 1
A collection of nine 19th Century horn sewing tools, comprising a pair of needle books with ribbed covers, 6.3cms, an acorn tape measure, two thread winders one with chips to extremities, a swivel notelet with pierced and carved covers, 6cms, a shuttle, 7.5cms, a stiletto with screw cover, 11.5cms, and a horn and bone umbrella form needle case with inoperative Stanhope, 12.7cms. (9) From the collectionof Enid Riley Part 2
Reference books, comprising - Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries, N. Taunton, 1997, signed by the author with dust wrapper / An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools, G.A. Rogers, 1983, signed by the author with dust wrapper / Sewing Tools and Trinkets, H.L. Thompson, 1997 / Needlework Tools and Accessories, M Proctor, 1990, with dust wrapper / Old Time Tools and Toys of Needlework, G. Whiting, 1971 / Old Needlework Boxes and Tools, M. Andere, 1971, with dust wrapper / The History of Knitting Pin Gauges, S. Williams, 2006, signed by the author with dust wrapper, and ten other booklets and publications. (17) From the collectionof Susan Franklin Part 1
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a green velvet sewing companion with tools, exterior worn, 13.5cms, another of rectangular form in green leather with fitted interior, 10.2cms, two miniature companions, one metal, one plastic, a reel bar, a turned wooden sail makers reel and spike, a plastic reel stand with central thimble and needle cylinder, a souvenir plastic sewing companion in the form of a vacuum cleaner, with contents, 1959, a silver tipped distaff and other pieces. (qty) From the collectionof Susan Franklin Part 1
A mixed lot of 19th Century ivory and other sewing tools, comprising three ivory cotton barrels, the largest with coffee grinder handle, 6.2cms, an ivory quiver form needle case, another of cylinder form some steel discs lacking, 8.5cms, an ivory clamp with reel and finial, 10.8cms, and a pierced and carved French ivory scent bottle case in three sections, part of design to centre section lacking, 8cms. (6)
Four 19th Century ivory sewing and other tools, comprising a reversible stiletto with turned handle and hanging loop, 10.5cms, an ivory standing seal or pipe raker, the handle fitted with an implement, 9.5cms, a small ivory shuttle, 5.2cms, and a circular flower head form vinaigrette, 2cms. (4)
A fine set of five engraved silver gilt sewing tools, four coral mounted, comprising a waisted cylinder needle case with leaf scroll engraving and set with coral stones, 8cms, a stiletto with engraved shaft and matching handle, a matching crown form tape measure with slightly reduced printed tape, a pair of steel bladed scissors with leaf engraved scrolling arms and loops mounted with coral (one arm with neat engraved old repair) and complete with sheath with coral mounts, 9.4cms, and a thimble with leaf scroll engraved frieze. (5)
Selection of Various Items Including Presentation Table Lighter silvered table lighter by Ronson inscribed "From The Captain & Officers HMS Alcide 15 XII 51" ... Silvered presentation panel inscribed "Yangtszepoo Shanghai 1948" ... with various engraved signatures ... Silver hallmarked, rectangular cigarette case ... Bronzed Naval medallion ... 2 x penknives ... 2 x multi tools.
A box containing various tools and electrical components to include a micrometer set, a Moore & Wright 1-2" micrometer, various multi meters, a digital illuminance meter, 2 plastic drawer units with contents (fuses, wires, bulbs, chips & resistors etc.) and 2 electrical power supply units etc.
PANERAI, LUMINOR GMT 10 DAYS, REF. PAM 00270A STAINLESS STEEL GMT WRIST WATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATOR AND DATE, NO. J0247/1000, CIRCA 2007Movement: Cal. P.2003, automatic, 25 jewelsCase: Stainless steel case, crown guard, screw down display case backDial: BlackStrap: Panerai brown leather strap with stainless steel pin buckleSize: 44mmSigned: Case, dial, movement, strap, claspAccessories: Panerai box, guarantee booklet, instruction booklet, Panerai black rubber strap, strap changing tools, outer card packagingCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Strap shows marks and creasing. Buckle appears to be in good condition with minor marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.This lot comes with a box and papers dated .Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. We recommend this watch is tested by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Loading...
