English Tortoiseshell Etui With Fitted Crochet Hook Compartments
Antiques: Antiques: Item #: MAL-120-19902
Price: $1,100.00 USD Shipping Continental US: Request Quote Shipping Outside US: Request Quote
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 hinge and closure while the outside top has a cartouche that has never been inscribed. Missing one crochet hook and has one small crack along a bottom edge on the thin side otherwise in fabulous condition. Wonderful grouped with similar items, all items sold separately.
Measurements: 3 ¾" L x 1 5/8" W x ½" D
Shop Information
Oreillers 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Century European Textiles
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Item Location: Peterborough, NH 03458
Specialize in 16th – 19th century European textiles and of course, we have pillows. With over 20 years of experience we know what discriminating buyers collect to give their rooms that finishing touch.
Antiques: Antique sewing tools: English Tortoiseshell Etui With Fitted Crochet Hook Compartments