Decorative Arts & Design

May 1419, 2022
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LOT 312

Lot 312

French White Satin Glass and Gilt Wire Nest and Egg Form Sewing Etui, c.1860

French White Satin Glass and Gilt Wire Nest and Egg Form Sewing Etui, c.1860
Lot 312 Details
French White Satin Glass and Gilt Wire Nest and Egg Form Sewing Etui, c.1860

opening to an interior fitted with a needle case, a thimble, scissors, and a bodkin

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $390
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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French White Satin Glass and Gilt Wire Nest and Egg Form Sewing Etui, c.1860
  • French White Satin Glass and Gilt Wire Nest and Egg Form Sewing Etui, c.1860

CONDITION DETAILS

Silk ribbon securing the implements has rotted and the velvet panel is loose. Otherwise very good condition.

LOT 312
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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