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Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

$1,895
£1,436.46
€1,677.21
CA$2,654.35
A$2,987.94
CHF 1,580.73
MX$37,061.76
NOK 19,531.65
SEK 18,680.30
DKK 12,512.82
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About the Item

Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a hinged lid and a package of the original needles in the original packaging marked H. Milward & Sons registered Needle case Bevil Eyed No. 7. The mother of pearl is on all three sides and top of the needle case. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.125 in (5.4 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mother-of-Pearl,Tortoise Shell,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CN1964-33331stDibs: LU928526925532

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