Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet just an exceptional set

just an exceptional set

but with inlays of engraved and cut mother of pearl patterning the entire exterior against that opulent cognac and chocolate of the natural tortoise shell veneer

like almost everything that comes to market

Well over 250 years

Or mount them above a pair of sconces in living room

Antique 14k Thimble, 12k Sewing Tools, Fine Victorian Tortoise Shell Box, Case, Etui c.1850s wallet just an exceptional setOne of my own sets I've kept for decades, this is one of the most stunningly beautiful old tortoise shell boxes ever, excellent condition throughout (one nip to shell at one corner of lid) and with silver metal stringing and a cartouche up top that bears an elegant burin engraved "D L". It has all of the original 12k gold and 14k gold sewing tools inside, including 2 gold silk winders, thimble (14k), bodkin, scissors, stiletto, needle case all