Lot 229
A leather cased sewing companion in the form of a travelling trunk the front stamped in an oval with Royal Coat of Arms and 'Buck Brothers Manufacturers', the interior stamped in gilt 'Mon. Alph Giroux, 43, Boulevert des Capucines', the lid with impressed initials, the silk and velvet interior with a full compliment of brown leather mounted tools arranged around an octagonal scent bottle decorated in ruby with fruiting vines and lines, the fittings comprising mirror, bodkin, gilt thimble under leather cover, oval section needle case, stiletto, button hook, folding knife, crochet hook, pencil and scissors, 11 x 7 x 10.5cm
