English Tortoiseshell Thimble Box In The Shape Of A Knife Box
Antiques: Antiques: Item #: MAL-120-19901
Price: $580.00 USD Shipping Continental US: Request Quote Shipping Outside US: Request Quote
A most elegant way to store your thimble and needles is with this circa 1830 English tortoiseshell thimble box in the shape of a knife box. The inside is lined with purple silk velvet and has a raised post for a thimble and an ivory divider in which to store packets of pins behind, one packet of antique English needles are enclosed. The lid has a silver metal plaque that isn’t inscribed and has the original hinge and metal button closure that are in perfect working order. One tiny crack on the left front side otherwise in wonderful overall condition. (Other items sold individually)
Measurements: 2 1/8" slopes 1 ½" H x 1 3/8" W
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 Thimble Box In The Shape Of A Knife Box