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Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in
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19th Century French Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850
H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
inlaid mother-of-pearl floral motifs and detailed landscape scenes. The lid highlights a serene depiction
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,800
H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Located in Northampton, GB
market this exceptional Mother of Pearl Sewing Box with painted panel by Balthasar Wigand. The Sewing Box
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Shell

Antique Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

$21,432
H 1.78 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
mother-of-pearl sewing accoutrements which can be lifted out to access further storage below the tray
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

$6,637
H 6.11 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling

Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling

$1,295
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie s
Located in Morristown, NJ
. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior. Christie's
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1850s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie s
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie s

Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie s

$2,950
H 30 in W 19 in D 14 in
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral composition reflecting the aesthetic taste. Japan, made
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

$3,360 Sale Price
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H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais
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Early 19th Century French Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Silver

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

$13,066
H 1.58 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
inlay of engraved copper and brass accented by semi-precious stones and luxurious mother of pearl
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Antique Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

$9,850
H 7.38 in W 14.5 in D 10.88 in
Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
with a swing carry handle and is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. The body is made up of eight
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box

$1,057
H 3.75 in Dm 5.12 in
Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fine and rare, beautifully restored American Classical period sewing stand work table in mahogany
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Early 19th Century American Classical Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand
Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand

Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand

$3,500
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

$650
H 3.75 in W 10 in D 4 in
19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay throughout. The box opens to reveal a lush blue velvet-lined interior, ideal
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood, Paper

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay
19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay

$1,050
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 14.75 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid with abalone
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Gold Leaf

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

$15,500
H 9 in W 18 in D 14 in
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Silver

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

$3,871
H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 7.88 in
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl
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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Walnut

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

$2,614
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

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Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
lined in green velvet and patterned paper and is fully fitted with various mother of pearl sewing tools
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood

Antique Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. With a mirror backed lid, the interior houses various mother of pearl sewing tools and a glass scent
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19th Century French William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

H 1 in W 5 in D 3 in
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and features various mother-of-pearl sewing tools. Six thread spools towards the back as well as
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19th Century British William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
English black papier mache’ hinged lid box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
and mother of pearl sewing tools. England, circa 1840
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

English black papier mache’ hinged lid box
English black papier mache’ hinged lid box

English black papier mache’ hinged lid box

Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr
Located in New York, NY
FINE VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID PAPIER MACHE SEWING/JEWELRY BOX
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr
Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr

Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr

H 15 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Victorian ladies sewing box with geometric mother of pearl inlay around the top and a mother of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 4 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-Of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui in a Display Case
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Gilt Metal

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl Ormolu Sewing Etui
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl Ormolu Sewing Etui

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl Ormolu Sewing Etui

H 6.3 in W 2.56 in
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Located in Midlothian, VA
. Finished Interior with Steel and Mother of Pearl Period Sewing Tools, Cut Crystal and Silver Cosmetic Jars
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19th Century French Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Crystal, Silver

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 9 in
Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 19th century mother-of-pearl decorated work side sewing table box. This is a lovely item
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box

H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
fitted with a replaced stiletto, scissors, needle-case, needle, finger-guard, mother of pearl pricker
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19th Century French William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Cut Steel

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 6.5 in
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Palais Royal sewing box veneered in mahogany and sycamore with boxwood stringing and floral
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19th Century British George IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Sycamore

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

H 3.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
mother-of-pearl spools, six winders and sewing tools. This antique sewing comes with a fully working
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Paper

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

H 5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jewellery box. An English, rosewood and mother of pearl sewing or haberdashery
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian
Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian

Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian

H 4.93 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
is crafted of lustrous mother of pearl, carefully etched and mounted in gilt bronze. At a time when
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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Bronze

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

H 2 in W 6.5 in L 2 in
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
of beautiful mother-of-pearl sewing instruments fitted into red velvet. In the 18th century, the
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1820s French Charles X Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Located in Big Flats, NY
hand scroll and foliate decoration with mother-of-pearl inlay floral design; lift top cabinet sewing
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19th Century European Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

H 29.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
Victorian Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl jewellery/sewing box having pretty pewter and mother-of
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box
Victorian Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box

Victorian Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box

H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid Japanese sewing box. This Japanese lacquered box is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

H 6.5 in W 15 in D 11 in
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
Located in San Marino, CA
Late 19th century Victorian Vietnamese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlay. Papier-mâché
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19th Century Vietnamese Early Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Lacquer

19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools

19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools

H 2 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Sewing Table.
Located in Middleburg, VA
legs. All surfaces with intricate inlaid geometric patterns of mother of pearl, brass, ebony, and ivory
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Sewing Table.
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Sewing Table.

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Sewing Table.

H 28.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Rare Antique Victorian Games And Sewing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
-Mother Of Pearl Original Ivory Lined Interior
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Victorian Games And Sewing Table
Rare Antique Victorian Games And Sewing Table

Rare Antique Victorian Games And Sewing Table

H 29 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

H 7.88 in W 11.03 in L 7.88 in
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes

H 4.53 in W 10 in D 7.48 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted With Silver & Mother of Pearl  From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
needle, - 4 mother-of-pearl pin holders. Marks : All the silver-gilt pieces have a hare's head (tête
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

19th Century Sewing Box
19th Century Sewing Box

19th Century Sewing Box

H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Charles X Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
utensils made of mother-of-pearl, crystal, and silver. The velvet tray of sewing tools can be removed to
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1820s French Charles X Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Charles X Sewing Box
19th Century Charles X Sewing Box

19th Century Charles X Sewing Box

H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
Rosewood case containing utensils for writing and sewing, porcelain flasks and inkwells. The box
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

H 5.91 in W 16.93 in D 10.63 in
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
throughout with mother of pearl floral veneers and gilded scrollwork, having two doors, opening to reveal
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

H 11.75 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 in
Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A fabulous sewing box attributed to Austin of Dublin with intricate mother-of-pearl and abalone and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century
Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

H 8.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous Rosewood Sewing Box exquisitely inlaid with Mother of pearl and depicts Victoria & Albert
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1840s British Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Rosewood Sewing Box
Rosewood Sewing Box

Rosewood Sewing Box

H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
exquisite sewing box features a removable tray, which is fully fitted with mother-of-pearl thread spools
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century
Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

H 5 in W 12 in D 9 in
William IV 1835 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebony Sewing Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A William IV 1835 mother of pearl inlaid ebony sewing box, it has its original green silk interior
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Ebony

William IV 1835 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebony Sewing Box
William IV 1835 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebony Sewing Box

William IV 1835 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebony Sewing Box

H 5.32 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in
Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0191, A superb Regency rosewood and mother-of-pearl jewellery box or sewing box, having profusely
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1820s English Regency Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Victorian Rosewood Sewing, Work Box with Mother of Pearl, circa 1860
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A superb early Victorian rosewood sewing/work box with mother of pearl inlay and all original
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Victorian Rosewood Sewing, Work Box with Mother of Pearl, circa 1860
Victorian Rosewood Sewing, Work Box with Mother of Pearl, circa 1860

Victorian Rosewood Sewing, Work Box with Mother of Pearl, circa 1860

H 5.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Fine Regency Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Fine Late Regency Period Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Detailed Sewing Box with Original Fitted
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

Fine Regency Rosewood Sewing Box
Fine Regency Rosewood Sewing Box

Fine Regency Rosewood Sewing Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Sewing box veneered in Birdseye Maple with an inlaid rosewood floral pattern and Mother of pearl
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood, Silk, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Sewing Box
Antique Sewing Box

Antique Sewing Box

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Coromandel Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel sewing box by Mechi with Mother of Pearl escutcheons, fittings and perfume bottle
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Coromandel Sewing Box
Coromandel Sewing Box

Coromandel Sewing Box

H 5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
interior features a padded removable tool tray fitted with various mother-of-pearl tools including a
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19th Century French William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century
Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century

Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century

H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Boulle Engraved Brass French Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
interior with a removable tool tray fitted with various sewing tools with mother of pearl handles and
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Brass

Boulle Engraved Brass French Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century
Boulle Engraved Brass French Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

Boulle Engraved Brass French Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

H 1.75 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in
English Victorian Sewing Box with Key
Located in Port Chester, NY
. As shown in thumbnails, classic Victorian lining, and a tray for sewing items, with two great little
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Brass

English Victorian Sewing Box with Key
English Victorian Sewing Box with Key

English Victorian Sewing Box with Key

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and mother-of-pearl escutcheon. This lovely Palais Royal box interior features its removable silk
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19th Century British George IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century

H 2.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860
By Zas, France
Located in Paris, FR
background, highlighted with mother-of-pearl floral motifs. Resting on four small pad feet. The cover
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1860s French Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Materials

Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860
Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860

Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860

H 7.09 in W 13 in D 13.39 in
Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
paper and velvet and features six mother-of-pearl thread spools, sewing hook, pricker, tape measure and
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Papier Mâché Sewing Box

Papier Mâché Sewing Box

H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Spencer - Churchill Silver Gilt R S Garrard of London Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, brass and mother-of-pearl mounted sewing, manicure and writing implements. One of the implements is a
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19th Century Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

Spencer - Churchill Silver Gilt R S Garrard of London Vanity Box
Spencer - Churchill Silver Gilt R S Garrard of London Vanity Box

Spencer - Churchill Silver Gilt R S Garrard of London Vanity Box

Superb Early Victorian Jewelry Box Vanity Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0 fabulous early Victorian, rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid vanity box, sewing box with tray
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Rosewood

Superb Early Victorian Jewelry Box Vanity Box
Superb Early Victorian Jewelry Box Vanity Box

Superb Early Victorian Jewelry Box Vanity Box

H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Mahogany Sewing Box with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique mahogany sewing box with mother-of-pearl escutcheon and floral inlays on the top. The
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19th Century British William IV Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Sewing Box with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Sewing Box with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Sewing Box with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

H 3 in W 9 in D 5 in
Burr Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, sewing hook and scissors some of which have Mother of Pearl handles. This beautiful sewing box
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Brass

Burr Walnut Sewing Box
Burr Walnut Sewing Box

Burr Walnut Sewing Box

Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Silversmith Brownett & Rose, surrounding a fully fitted tool-pad which contains various mother of pearl tools
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in

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Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique mother of pearl sewing available at 1stDibs. Each antique mother of pearl sewing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using mother-of-pearl, shell and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique mother of pearl sewing, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique mother of pearl sewing bearing Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique mother of pearl sewing that is appealing in its simplicity, but Palais Royal and Zas, France produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mother Of Pearl Sewing?

Prices for an antique mother of pearl sewing start at $185 and top out at $18,850 with the average selling for $2,186.

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