Offered by Antiquaires Balzeau & Brion
Chased gold sewing set with rich decoration of small flowers and foliage, consisting of a pair of scissors (one tip slightly blunted), a thimble embellished with an escutcheon, an embroidery punch, a needle holder, a small thread spool, the grommet is missing. This set is presented in its original mahogany wood case with brass mounting, escutcheon and button clasp, which opens and closes perfectly. All pieces bear the ram's head hallmark, the gold hallmark in effect from 1819 - 1838. Restoration period.
Gross weight of all pieces: 26 grs 80
Case dimensions: Length: 12.3 cm - Width: 5.8 cm - Thickness: 1.7 cm