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Cut Steel Sewing Clamp

Stock No

5451

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2015
  • £180.00
  • €214 Euro
  • $233 US Dollar

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Item Description

A Georgian cut steel sewing clamp, with a heart-shaped thumb-piece. English, probably Birmingham, circa 1800. Cut steel tools were decorated with faceted studs to catch the candlelight like gemstones; they were durable as well as pretty. Often produced at workshops engaged in the business of making razors penknives and scissors, these cut steel tools were costly and high-status possessions.
5'' x 1.5 "x 2"
One cut steel stud lost from around the pincushion.
1.5 inches wide

 

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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