Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui - Viscount's Cypher
Henry William Dee, London 1891
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A very fine Victorian silver egg shaped Sewing Etui, the plain silver body engraved with a Viscount's Coronet and Cypher, a push button mechanism to the hinged lid opening to reveal the silver gilt interior complete with a contemporary silver thimble, silk bobbins, a needle case with pull-off cover and pins stored in the pierced rim.
By Henry William Dee, London, 1891
Retailed by Ortner & Houle of St James's Street, London.
The silver thimble by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1890.
Sold - £1,250.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a few minor surface scratches.
Dimensions
H
48 mm
(1.89 inches)
DIA
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
Weight
60.00 Grams
(1.93 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS120316B
Medium
Silver