An Exquisite yellow paper and gilt foil miniature fitted
sewing box. Circa 1800.
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Reference: Sb 103.
Description:
An Exquisite yellow paper and gilt foil miniature fitted
sewing box. The bright yellow is typical of early 19th
century taste. The needle cases are in the form of miniature books
two titled "POEMS" and two titled "vol".
Origin: United Kingdom
Circa: 1800
Materials:
Size: 11cm wide.
Condition: good over
all some losses to outside gilt decoration.
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The pin cushion is is turned Dieppe
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Yellow silk measuring tape of fishing
line form |
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Yellow silk measuring tape of fishing line
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