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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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#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