Late 18th Century French rectangular gilt metal sewing compe...

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£150 - £250

Late 18th Century French rectangular gilt metal sewing compendium with floral bands inset with chased floral mother-of-pearl panels, the hinged cover centred by a basket of flowers within a pierced border, disclosing a partly fitted interior with mother-of-pearl implements, a mirror inset in the cover, 4 other implements, 2 sequined purses and a bead purse, letter dated 1840, and a note dated 1929, also labelled underneath "Formerly the property of Sarah Ann Sherman, wife of Charles Elliott; married 21 July 1775, died 17 May 1784", also "Agnes W Elliott", on 4 hoof feet, 8 x 18.3 x 13cm, (defects)