28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 81
 

81

[M] AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR...

AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR WOOD AND STRAWWORK SEWING BOX
constructed in the form of a book with lidded compartments divided to house separate reels of cotton which exit via bone ports, with separate compartment for needles, scissors etc., the lid with small mirror -- 7¾in. (20cm.) diameter

Sold for £223
Estimated at £200 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR WOOD AND STRAWWORK SEWING BOX
constructed in the form of a book with lidded compartments divided to house separate reels of cotton which exit via bone ports, with separate compartment for needles, scissors etc., the lid with small mirror -- 7¾in. (20cm.) diameter
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