$1,700
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) x 6 1/2" x 4". The wooden case has ebony
finish with very elaborate Chinoiserie designs including
scenes and borders,and with brass ball feet and lion尽
head mounts with bail handles at the sides. Hinging open
to pink paper lined well-fitted interior filled with more
than 20 carved bone sewing tools including an especially
fine thimble case with painted floral accents and
containing original thimble. There is a lower drawer,with
lock and key,which contains various personal mementoes
along with still more tools,silk needle cases,and such.
Excellent condition. Early 1800s.