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Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 71

Mother of Pearl Sewing Kit

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
British, 19th century, panels of mother of pearl veneer with engraved floral decoration, shield in center of lid and push button mechanism in silver tone metal, hinged opening to blue velvet interior holding various tools with mother of pearl handles and metal thimble, 7/8 x 6 x 3 in.

Condition

missing scissors, some lifting to veneer, cracks and chip to panels along edges of box, loss and tears to velvet lining, wear to base

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Knowlton Collection, formerly of Hilton Head