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Description
10" (25 cm.) x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2". Of fine burr-yew wood,with
fruitwood stripe inlays and a painted Grecian-theme image
on the lid which has tapered edges that complement the
slightly-tapered side walls,with bone escutcheon (key
included) and brass lion尽 head handles,the beautifully-
fitted chest has pink paper lining on the inside lid,and
gold-accented pink fabric lining on the lower
compartments,and several hidden ?love letter"
compartments. There is a leather-covered wooden tray with
three silver sewing tools (scissors,needle case,and
stiletto),two boxes with burr-yew wood lids and bone
handles,rose pink silk pincushion,and five open sections
that contain a bounty of sewing tools,including two tape
measures (one with velvet pincushion lid),seashell-cased
pincushion,threads,red leather book-shaped case lettered ?
Best Needles" and more. Excellent condition.
England,Regency era,circa 1815,attributed to Ottoway of
London.