Decorative Collective - www.decorativecollective.com

Print Close

Sellers's Details

WALPOLES

Tel: +44 (0)207 7275263

Email: [email protected]

https://www.decorativecollective.com/dealers/walpoles

Item Details

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


 

  • Period:
    • Price: £180.00
    • €212 Euro
    • $240 US Dollar
  • Location: London