Lot 209 , A collection of twelve assorted 19th century ivory pin cushions

A collection of twelve assorted 19th century ivory pin cushions including teapot, stand with integral tape measure and bellows
Estimate £120-180

- black stained basket with blue velvet pad, height 3cm
- engine turned compressed circular with pink ribbon insert - a little discoloured, ribbon coming loose, diameter 5cm
- engine turned compressed circular with roundel turning and decoration - a little dirty, possibly bone rather than ivory, puce ribbon inset discoloured, diameter 4.75cm
- bellows shape with pink silk insert - silk a little faded, nozzle slightly loose, 6.25cm
- bellows shape with blue silk insert - nozzle missing, 4,5cm
- lyre shaped with blue insert - one corner broken away from both sides, 4cm
- compressed circular with rich blue silk insert - a little dirty, chip to the rim on one side, 3.25cm
- small circular with flower motif and roundels to each side - brown silk insert a little dirty, 2.25cm
- small compressed circular with spiral roundel and faded pink insert, 2.5cm
- small compressed roundel with black stained engraved decoration - decoration a little worn, inscribed on one side 'Emery', 2.25cm
- teapot made from ivory and coquilla nut with puce velvet pad - handle slightly wobbly, spout looks dirty, length 6cm height 3cm
- pierced model incorporating a central tape measure with blue velvet pad - dirty, breaks to the side panel near the handle of the tape measure, discolouration to the base, height overall 6cm
- an egg shaped ivory casket housing a wooden thread spool and a small silver thimble stamped sterling - good condition with some dirt spotting to the outside, outside engraved Eleatha, height 5cm
- ivory stand for a miniature work table does not appear to relate to any of the items in the lot - a little dirty, height 2.25cm


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Sold for £150