Lot 234 , A collection of assorted early 19th century and later carved ivory sewing accessories

A collection of assorted early 19th century and later carved ivory sewing accessories including tape measures, thimbles and thimble cases
Estimate £150-200

- pavilion shaped tape measure with was spool to the base, height 4.5cm, possibly had an additional base and incorporates some bone
- acorn shaped tape measure, thread slightly worn as is the base finial, height 4.5cm
- flower and roundel carved wax spool, a little dirty, 2cm
- small acorn shaped pounce pot, now with wear to black decoration, 2.75cm
- pierced ivory urn shaped thimble case, 7cm, a little dirty with the odd fine crack, housing a gilt rimmed ivory thimble, 2.5cm
- pierced cylindrical needle case with bone ends, 8.5cm, a little dirty
- egg shaped thread casket with hole drilled to one end, 5cm, discoloured
- egg shaped oval bead with hole drilled at each end, 4cm
- small barrel shaped tape measure, a little dirty, 3cm
- egg shaped powder pot, looks to once have been stained red, now of mottled colouring, thread worn, 3.5cm
- thimble, 2.5cm
- near pair of thimbles with leaf and bead carved bases, 2.25cm and 2cm
- egg shaped powder pot, with black enamelled roundel decoration, 3mc
- small egg shaped casket, thread stuck shut, 2cm


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Sold for £180