a case with a pair of scissors and a pair of scissors in itcream colored soap dish on a white background with a black handle
Hermitage Fine Art

426 - SEWING KIT, NAPOLEON III PERIOD, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
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Estimate €150 - €200
Description
SEWING KIT, NAPOLEON III PERIOD, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY A case made of bone in a rectangular, scalloped shape, with a moulded lid, gilded brass hinges and a push-button clasp, the lined interior containing a gilded metal thimble with a dotted decoration, a pair of scissors with steel blades and gilded metal rings decorated with scrolls, a awl with a steel point and a gilded metal handle, a needle case and a lace threader L. approx. 12 cm (case) At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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