Description

Fantastic Thomas Lund tortoiseshellbox sewing box inlaid with silver stringing with a silver key profile. The interior of this exquisite tortoiseshell sewing box is lined in emerald green silk with a ruched silk lid, and fitted with the most exquisite engraved mother of pearl fittings with a snowflake design. Has four mother of pearl reels, two shaped engraved winders, a waxer & tape, two silver thimbles, scissors, stiletto, pencil, needle and other sewing related items. The front lock is inscribed: Lund Maker Cornhill London.

Comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

Important information below.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell pieces and are outside the E.U. you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 14 working days to arrive at our office . Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

Created By:
WILLIAM LUND, LONDON (worked from c.1850)

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