#168

Mid-18th Century Sewing Necessaire in the Shape of a Fish
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$2,300
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) The silver fish with embossed design of overlapping fish scales is designed with ruby eyes,and has sewing tools hidden inside: head removes for access to a silver thimble,tucked below the thimble is a thread bobbin,and the fish separates mid-way for access to the needle case. Excellent condition. Circa 1750.