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a bird that is sitting on top of a keypair of antique brass bird door knockets
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

68 - Sewing bird, also known as a ‘seamstress’s third hand’ Made …
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Estimate €40 - €60
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Description
Sewing bird, also known as a ‘seamstress’s third hand’ Made from cast and stamped brass. An animal-shaped clamp, modelled on a bird, forming a clamp (which was used to hold a piece of fabric in place). It is complemented by a small screw-operated vice. England, Victorian period Total height (screw retracted) 12.5 cm The two small cushions for holding needles are missing, and there are some minor imperfections
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - I
Auction location
Auction time 09/10/2026 at 2:30 PM
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