A charming antique sewing kit housed in a small rectangular box with a diamond-patterned embossed design and a gilt brass clasp. The interior, lined with fuchsia velvet, contains a collection of miniature accessories: scissors, a mirror, thread cutters, a penknife, an open-eyed needle, a gilt metal thimble, tweezers, a marking wheel, a needle case, and several hooks with screw-on handles. This precious case testifies to the refinement of 19th-century women's sewing tools , combining utility, delicacy, and artisanal sophistication.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1850 ✦ Dimensions: 10×5×5 cm ✦ Material: Brass and gold-plated metal ✦ Contents: 13 pieces ✦ Condition: Good condition, with signs of wear and minor losses of gilding.
A refined essential of the 19th century art of living – ideal for collectors or for staging a period-appropriate feminine cabinet.
