#103

French Carved Bone Sewing Clamp with Hidden Thimble and Pincushion
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$750
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Description
7 1/2" (19 cm.) The carved bone sewing tool features a screw-clamp at one end,and a silk-covered pincushion at the other which unscrews for access to the hidden compartment which contains a carved bone thimble; the complete tool is elaborately carved and with painted decorations. Excellent condition. French,circa 1850.