#6048                                                                                  

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Scent Etui - This "treasure chest" contains two lovely perfume or scent bottles.  The box is wood with contrasting trim that is wood as well, and metal rivets or buttons on top of the trim.   It measures 3 3/4" by 2 3/4" by 4" high.   Its maker paid a great deal of attention to detail resulting in a charming etui.               

There is a bit of damage to some of the white trim, particularly around the keyhole.   The box still has its original key and the lock does turn, but it does not seem to actually lock the box.  Both of the bottles are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.                                                           $285.00            

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#6397

Glass Pin Disc - This is a reverse painted glass pin disc.  Reverse painting is a very painstaking pro- cess which in- volves painting backwards one color at a time.   Each color must then be left to dry before moving on to the next color.  This lovely scene is labeled " Clifton Suspension Bridge".  The back of the pin disc has a mirror.                                                                                                                                     $295.00

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#6069

Tunbridgeware Box - This lovely little box was made in the spa town of Tun- bridge Wells, England.   Artisans inlayed many little pieces of natural colored woods to create the stunning marquetry or mosaic patterns.  This beautiful box measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4".  It is in very good condition.                                                                                                                                                                  $225.00

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Ladies Companion - This lovely sewing set has a beautiful gold embossed leather case, which measures 1 7/8" x 5/8" x 4 1/4" high.   Inside the case there is a gilt bodkin, needlecase, scissors and a replacement brass thimble.   The scissors are particularly beautiful.                     

There are only two minor problems to the condition of this wonderful set.  The leather over the hinge of the case is cracked, showing the metal hinge.  The inside fitted part of the case is actually made of wood covered in velvet.   Over the years, the wood has swollen and the pieces now fit quite tightly in the case.  In order to remove the bodin and the needlecase, you have to slide out the inside of the case and push them out from the bottom.  The inside piece slides in and out easily.   There are no other problems to the condition of this ladies companion.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $950.00           

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#6340

Silver Needle- book - With a stunning pattern of swirls and scrolls, this lovely needlebook features a leather back cover and spine.   It is hall- marked for Birmingham 1906.  The flannel pages are showing a bit of wear, but the needlebook is otherwise in good condition.                                           $265.00

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  #6252                         

Miniature Thimble Holder - This piece is positively amazing!   Carved from bone in the shape of a ladies vanity table, it holds a tiny pincushion, a darning egg and a silver thimble.  The  "mirror" of the vanity has a  picture of a mountain scene.   It is labeled with a town name, but the name is actually too tiny to read.      

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It is difficult to describe the scale of this piece.  It measures just 2 3/4" wide by 2 1/2" high.  The darning egg measures just 1 1/8" long.  The carving is ornate and delicate at the same time.  The silver thimble is probably a replacement, but it fits the opening very well.  It is a bit bent, but still in good condition otherwise. It has no holes.  The pincushion appears to be original as is the darning egg.                                                                                                                 $310.00

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  #6326                         

Sewing Casket  - This beautiful sewing box has a wonderful bit of provenance that comes with it.  Inside the drawer of the box is a handwritten note which reads, "Uncles's first gift to his sweetheart that he made by himself when he was apprentised 1843.  Had red velvet pincushion".     

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The box is inlaid with maple and features a beautifully crafted drawer with an ornate metal pull.     

It measures 5 1/2" x 3" x 4" high and, as the note mentions, the pincushion has been replaced.  It is in lovely condition as it has obviously been a treasured family heirloom for a very long time.                                                                                  $475.00