![]() Love the padded lid with the bevelled mirror – what’s the idea of a mirror in a sewing box by the way? I think it’s quite rare to find one of these sets in good condition and also with all the original tools inside. I spotted this lovely wooden box with inlay veneer – I think the wood is burr walnut – and once I opened the lid and looked inside – I just couldn’t resist it. Not sure.Īnyway thank you to all who helped me identify those tools – I think we’ve got them all now by a combined sterling effort.Įverybody loves a box, don’t they? It’s so intriguing to lift the lid and see what’s inside. If I get unexpected visitors when I’m in a state of disarray I just don’t open the front door.Īlso, it has been suggested that this set is from the early 1900s which is probably not too far off the mark although it could be as late as the 1950s. However, apparently, such madness did exist in days gone by when people didn’t go to the supermarket and drop their kids off at school in their jammes, but refreshed their make up and did their hair in case of unexpected visitors or in case the husband came home from work early and surprised them in their state of disarray. I hadn’t really thought about that little hole underneath the tatting shuttle but, as somebody pointed out, that would have probably had a little ribbon or hook to make it easier to pull out the tray.Īlso – why the mirror? It had occurred to me that it might be to check one’s appearance but dismissed it as madness. ”No shit Sherlock” I hear you say but there you go. Judging by the amount of lace related items and the fact that, when you lift up the tray, there are some examples of lace inside, I would imagine this belonged to somebody that made lace. A doubled oval shape which is open ended.A little hook – but what is the proper name/use.Flat tool with one pointed end and one rounded with a slot.Embroidery Scissors (I’m getting good at this!).A pointy thing with a tiny hook at the end. ![]()
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