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French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

$800
£610.38
€694.87
CA$1,124.41
A$1,236
CHF 648.89
MX$14,696.92
NOK 8,333.27
SEK 7,590.71
DKK 5,191.79

About the Item

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble 2" (5 cm.) The brass-cased tube With enamel finish designed to appear as mother-of-pear and decorated with garlands of roses unscrews to present a thread spool on one end while the smaller end is a thimble,its tip decorated with faceted amber. Excellent condition. French,mid-19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Diameter: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Sterling Silver,Enameled,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Autonomous City Buenos Aires, AR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7304241285992

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