This is a gorgeous six-sided sewing box with red velvet lining. Beautifully decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl and abalone shell and sitting on six MOP feet. Measures about 4 inches at its widest point and about 1 7/8 inches tall. Excellent condition.
I got this knife in a Victorian MOP Sewing Box. It is a folding knife with a mother-of-pearl blade, abalone sides and an ivory spacer. The blade is quite sharp! Measures 4 3/4 inches open and 2 5/8 inches closed. Excellent condition.
This is a wonderful little Victorian antique sewing item. It is from the late 19th Century (1850-1890). The Tape Measure is turned and hand carved. The knob to turn the measuring tape is ivory. The base has a removable cap on the bottom. The red measuring tape is intact – all 18 plus inches of it is there – and clearly marked in black every inch.
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This is a wonderful little Victorian antique sewing item. It is from the late 19th Century (1850-1890). The Pincushion is turned, hand carved and pierced. The cobalt blue velvet pincushion is hand sewn onto the vegetable ivory base. The base, which is pierced all over, has a removable cap on the bottom, and is filled with what I assume to be oiled wool to keep the needles sharp.
This is an old Treen Wooden Needle Case. It is two pieces with a screw on top. Measures about 3 1/2 inches long and 3/8 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Wonderful vintage sewing collectible.
