Lot 214 , A group of 19th century Palais Royale sewing accessories

A group of 19th century Palais Royale sewing accessories comprising: seven mother of pearl and bone reels, three wax reels and a pin cushion (11)
Estimate £150-200

-a set of four reels with mother of pearl flower head carving, brass stems and bone bases - diameter 3cm, height 3.5cm, one with loose top plus an additional matching mother of pearl top with no base
-near pair of similar reels - diameter 3cm, height 3.25cm - a little dirty otherwise good
-single reel with paua shell inlay and smaller base, possibly amalgamated
pin cushion with pink silk inset - good condition
-engine turned wax reel, 2cm - good
-flower head wax reel, 2.5cm - good
-carved flower head reel, 2cm - good



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Sold for £160