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Austro-Hungarian Brass And Agate Sewing Box

Stock No

5764

Member since
2015
  • £2,800.00
  • €3,240 Euro
  • $3,799 US Dollar

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Item Description

Early to mid 19th century Austro-Hungarian sewing box made of polished agate panels set within a machine engraved and gilded brass frame with escutcheon, lock and key; standing on four matching agate feet cut to resemble tassels. Within is a lift-out tray holding sewing tools; scissors, bodkin, thimble, large needle and a folding knife. This last item, evidently original to the box, is stamped on the blade James Rodgers, beneath a crown and V.R.; the company using this mark around 1840.

w:5 5/8 in x d:3 3/8 in x h:2 7/8 in

 

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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