Lot 218 , A group of 19th century Chinese carved ivory sewing accessories

A group of 19th century Chinese carved ivory sewing accessories comprising: two pin cushion clamps, two other clamps, needlecases two small carvings and a card case
Estimate £80-120

- needle case carved with birds and dragons, 15.5cm, dirty but otherwise good, containing ivory needles
- large pin cushion clamp, overall 7cm, a little dirty otherwise good
- small pin cushion clamp, 5cm, pad fabric faded
- two other incomplete clamps with drilled decoration approx 5.5cm, both carved from bone
- small needlecase, 6.5cm, a little dirty
- two similar pomegranate and scroll carvings looking a little like posy holders, width 4.5cm and 4cm
- ivory and tortoiseshell card case lacking one tortoiseshell panel, various small splits, height 11.5cm


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Sold for £160