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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

388 - A superb seamstress’s vice Made of polished steel and fabric…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
A superb seamstress’s vice Made of polished steel and fabric. A superb vice with a screw whose head is decorated with scrollwork. The shaft is elegantly decorated with a feathered motif, surmounted by scrollwork from which two twigs emerge, emphasising the base of a small sewing kit. Rectangular in shape with bevelled sides, it opens via a hinged lid on which sits a blue velvet pin cushion. The inside of the lid features a mirror and is lined with fabric. The toilet case is decorated with foliage motifs on all sides, set against a bluish mirror-finish steel background, with the borders highlighted by nail-markings. Late 18th century – Early 19th century Total height: 23 cm Damage and restoration (fabric lining and velvet cushion)
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - II
Auction location
Auction time 09/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
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