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FLORAL LILY of VALLEY BOXED 5 Piece Set Etui SOLID Silver Sewing Kit Art Nouveau

$ 244.99

Availability: 59 in stock
  • Features: Scissors
  • Pattern: Lily of the Valley, Floral, Art Nouveau
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Type: Sewing Kit
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Era: Victorian, Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique items which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world.  Some examples seen in the last photo.
    ABOUT:
    Beautiful antique Victorian sewing kit in antique hexagonal box with mirror inside cover.
    The scissors, hook, awl and needle case match with a beautiful Art Nouveau floral lily of the valley motif with delicate little flowers amidst swirling flourishes.
    The thimble is floral as well but does not match the other pieces.  All pieces are solid silver and hallmarked for solid silver, some with maker's mark, and with stainless steel blades.   All held in the appropriate slots in the box, but There is no needle in the one slot.
    The pieces fit well into the beautiful velvet and silk lined antique wooden box with inlay floral cover and antique brass hinges.  I do not know if any of the pieces are original to the box, or if the pieces were added to the box but they all seem to fit fairly well and it has a push button that closes securely.
    All pieces are Antiques that I acquired in France from the Victorian to Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque period.
    Lovely collectible items for use or display!
    HALLMARKS:
    All pieces are hallmarked for solid silver, some are a bit more difficult to make out but I can see the boar's head for French solid silver and the maker's mark on the needle case which says LB but I could not identify it.  Blades and bottoms of hook punch are steel.
    MEASUREMENTS:
    Box is 5 1/2" wide.  Scissors and hook are 3 1/2 inches, punch tool is about 3 inches, and the little needle case is 2 1/4".  Thimble is 1 inch.
    IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
    Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned with some age to them so they are in estate condition.  Thimble doesn't match the other floral motif.  Set does not have a needle / bobbin.  Some discoloration to the steel especially to the scissors whose blades are very dark and have a bit of rush, but they do still feel sharp and cut thread.   There is one impression on the top of the handle of the hook.  A bit of stubborn tarnish.  A few spots to the box and discoloration from age.  The latch does snap and stay shut. A really beautiful set.
    But as with all my estate pieces - Please note that due to age, this set is not in mint condition.
    I would be delighted if you'd follow me in my store.  Thanks for stopping by!