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Vintage Sewing Collectibles w/ Tortoise Shell Needle Case, Tortoise-Trimmed Box

Item Details

A selection of antique sewing collectibles with a tortoise sewing box with petit point flower basket medallion to the center of the linen inset top and a tortoise shell needle case. The sewing box has caramel tone bun feet and a silver metal floral escutcheon to the center, with the interior lined in a rose velvet. The needle case is in a sloped form with a divided interior.

Type Sewing Box
Brand Unmarked
Materials Fabric
Number of Items 2
Period Vintage

Condition

-several cracks to base of sewing box, minor marks throughout

Dimensions

12.0" W x 12.0" H x 12.0" D

-shipping box
-vintage box measures 8.5"W X 6.0"D

  • National and international law prohibits the exportation of tortoiseshell. As EBTH follows CITES regulations, bidding must be reserved to residents of the United States, excluding California and New York. Please note that Everything But The House regularly sells items of historical significance and, from time to time, some of these items might be considered controversial in nature. It is the role of Everything But The House to offer these items for sale as sensitively as possible, with equal respect to all. Furthermore, please know that all items sold on our website are legally obtained and offered for sale in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Item #

19CIN026-308

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