An amazing beautifully veneered circa 1830 English tortoiseshell etui. The inside is fitted with ivory with tiny compartments for crochet hooks that are so small probably used for baby clothes or fine lace making. The top has red gold starred paper lining the inside, original ...

The perfect complement to any sewing tool collection is this circa 1830 English blonde tortoiseshell pin box. The inside is lined with royal blue and gold starred paper, the outside bottom is lined with a very thin layer of red leather with bun feet of ...

A rare and stunning circa 1840 French pink dyed shagreen necessaire with a rhinestone swan on top. The inside is lined with pink velvet with five sewing implements, thimble, scissors, stiletto, needle case and bodkin that are all gold gilt and lightly decorated with small ...

A circa 1850’s English fitted sewing case called a “lady’s companion” of black leather with gold tooling made to resemble a book. The interior is lined with maroon leather. Inside are five tools: thimble, leather needle case, scissors, bodkin and stiletto all in sterling silver ...

Presenting a circa 1830 French sewing box made from olivewood with edges cross-banded in rosewood. A design on top of the lid with inlaid marquetry of rosewood, brass and mother-of-pearl with a central brass plaque in a scrolled floral design. The olive tree is not ...