A Rare Antique 18th C Shagreen and Gold Etui, Designed to Hold a Thimble and Needles
Code: 15238
Dimensions:
H: 7.5cm (3")
POA
A Rare Antique 18th Century Shagreen Etui, Designed to Hold a Thimble and Needles, Mounted with Gold Fittings.
The Exterior is Finished in Finely Textured Shagreen, Offering a Distinctive and Tactile Surface, while the Gold Mounts Provide a Refined Contrast.
Includes Original Thimble (Not Gold).
Such Small Personal Sewing Accessories Were Both Practical and Luxurious, Often Carried as Part of a Lady’s Workbox or Chatelaine.
Surviving Examples in Shagreen with Gold Mounts are Scarce.
Circa 1780
Condition: Good.
5 Gold Studs Missing
