Name: Late 19th Century Continental Coquilla Nut Sewing Thimble Holders and Tagua Nut Cameo - 3 Pieces
Price: 177 USD
Availability: InStock

Two antique treenware, sewing cases to hold thimbles and needles hand carved of coquilla nuts. The threaded top opens to … more Two antique treenware, sewing cases to hold thimbles and needles hand carved of coquilla nuts. The threaded top opens to reveal an unusual, animal form oddity with an open mouth with a red fabric tongue on an accordion stack of paper disks. The base with a hole, perhaps for dispensing thread. Together with a Tagua nut carved with a cameo portrait of a gentleman in profile on one side and the natural shell of the nut on the other. Perhaps a likeness of Napoleon. Price is for (3) pieces.

STYLE
Victorian

PERIOD
Late 19th century

DATE
Circa 1890

DIMENSIONS
(2) Width 1.75 Depth 1.75 Height 2.5 inches
(1) Width 1.25 Depth 0.5 Height 1.75 inches less

Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 2.5ʺH

Styles: Victorian

Period: Late 19th Century

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any … moreNote: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions and to provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less

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Eron Johnson Antiques

Denver, CO

Late 19th Century Continental Coquilla Nut Sewing Thimble Holders and Tagua Nut Cameo - 3 Pieces

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