Description

Childs tunbridge box with floral pattern on the top. The lid of the childs tunbridge ware box lifts off to reveal a collection of miniature sewing tools including a thimble, thread winders, scissors, thread spools, needle book and pin cushion.

Provenance:

” Items from an extensive collection built up over the last 30 years by a serious collector of interesting and important boxes and other unusual sewing tools. This represents a lifelong interest in the subject, and includes many interesting pieces.”

Quotes from the lovely passionate collector.

Each item were all purchased because they spoke to me – an instant buzz – a connection somehow with the box – and then the joy of finding the small contents which bring the boxes back to life – I have loved and cherished each and every one.

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