Lot 244 , A collection of assorted 19th century stained ivory and bone sewing implements

A collection of assorted 19th century stained ivory and bone sewing implements including bobbins
Estimate £100-150

- eight bobbins, one in bone with coloured beads and dotted decoration, 11.5cm, one similar named Dear, 10cm, another similar but skinny inscribed Edward, 9.5cm, another skinny named Joseph, 9cm, another inscribed Jesus Weir, 9.5cm, another named Danel, 9cm, another Charles in bold spots, 9.25cm, another lacking beads with spotted decoration, 9cm
- a turned and pierced bone tool with steel end, 9cm, discoloured
- a turned bone and white metal tool, 8cm
- a small turned pointed tool with reeded handle, 4cm
- a gilt metal mounted octagonal barrel shaped fob with colour dotted decoration, 2.25 x 2cm
- a pierced barrel shaped case, some cracking and one small loss, 6cm
- a ring turned white metal mounted needle case, holding one gilt needle, with dotted and mirrored decoration, some spotting, 8cm
- a similar larger ivory case housing three steel needles, some splits to the lid, 9cm
- a turned gilt and floral painted needle case, splits to one side and some wear, 9cm
- a carved ornament modelled as a rose flower in a pot, carved from bone, appears to be fixed in place, 3.5cm
- a crudely carved bone winder, 6.5cm
- a small turned bone incomplete handle, 4cm


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Sold for £100