Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

Description

A fabulous Sewing Box attributed to George Austin of Dublin with intricate mother of pearl & abalone & brass wire inlays of flowering branches, exotic birds and jardinières. Fitted with solid mother of pearl ring handles and standing on elaborate turned feet. Opening the lid reveals a spectacular interior with intricate mother of pearl-faced edges and a removable compartmentalised tray.
Within the lid are a letter compartment and mirror with a pink silk border cushion frame. The tray is lined with decorative paper and holds a set of ten mother of pearl reel holders, a pair of matching emeries, a waxer and tape measure; this is further divided by a flush-fitted removable tool tray with silver tweezer/earspoon, stiletto, two pairs of scissors, penknife and silver pencil, and two silver thimbles.

This exquisite sewing box by Irish cabinet makers “George Austin of Dublin” box comes with fully working lock & tasselled key.

All our items come with an authentication certificate with an image, as well as our latest catalogue, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this, our items come with 14 days no quibble money-back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.

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