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#5074

Pincushion - This hand carved vegetable ivory pincushion stands 3" high. Vegetable ivory is carved from the coquilla nut which grows in South America.   It became very popular in the 19th century to use in making many different types of needlework tools.

There is a small hole in the velvet and it is missing some of its stuffing.  This is visable in the picture.  There is also some damage to the base of the pincushion which is unfortunately, not visable in the picture.                                                     $145.00.

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#6258 

Figural Pincushion - Made of brass and velvet, this lady in Elizabe- than costume is quite elegant. She stands 4 1/2" tall.   Sadly, she is missing her right hand, but there are no other condition problems.    The velvet is original and is in good condition.            $215.00

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#6062

Agate Tambour Hook - This wonderful tambour hook has a lovely agate handle.  It measures 5" in length and is in good condition.                                                                 $175.00.

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#5900

Tapestry Pincushion  - This interesting little pincushion measures 2" square by 1 3/4" high.   The top is a worn velvet while it is edged in a wide ribbon on the sides.  The bottom is muslin.                            $135.00.

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#5972

Etui - It is very unusual to find this type of lovely case made for steel tools.  This particular case is a beautiful dark wood with a small mother of pearl medallion on the top.  There are steel scissors, needlecase, stiletto, thimble and bodkin.  The thimble is particularly pretty with its faceted edges. 

The needlecase, stiletto and thimble are original to the case,

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but the scissors and the bodkin are replace ments. Actual-  ly, they are good replacements.  They fit well and they look good in the box. 

The tools are all in excellent condition, as is the outside of the box.   The inside of the box is showing a bit of wear.  The button latch works well.       $485.00

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#6075

Tunbridge Pincushion Box - This beautiful little box is an example of the Tunbridgeware made in Tunbridge Wells England in the mid 19th century.  Tunbridgeware is the process of inlaying natural colored woods in a mosaic pattern.  

The box measures 3" wide by 1 3/4"deep by 1 1/2" high, and it is in good condition.   The top slides open to reveal storage for silks and needles, etc.            $275.00

     #6045 - Gold Etui 

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This lovely French etui is an excellent example of the type of elegant sewing accessories being made in Paris in the mid 18th century.  The box is

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finely tooled red leather over wood with a velvet lined fitted tray.  It measures 4 1/2" x 2 5/8" x 3/4" and although the button latch does work, it is quite tight, so I prefer not to close it tightly.   

The tools inside are 18kt. gold and include scissors, needlecase, thimble and the most wonderful figural bodkin/earspoon I have ever seen.  It is not just

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shaped like an arrow - it features very realistic feathers on one end and an arrow pointed tip.   Be sure to click on the 3rd picture to see it in the enlargement. 

The condition is very good, although the set is not complete.  It is missing its scent bottle and probably a stiletto or toothpick (I'm not quite sure which).  The thimble has the initials "AT" engraved on it.   All of the tools are in excellent condition.  This is a lovely set that is quite elegant in its simplicity.                                                                                                              $1150.00  

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