ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BATTERSEA / BILSTON ENAMEL SEWING BODKIN / NEEDLE CASE

Price Realized: $273.00
Sold Date: Apr 20, 2022
Lot #1025

two-part construction cylinder-form case with soft lavender ground, overall hand-painted diagonal swirls of dots alternating with a floral vine decoration, matching decorated slip-on cover with brass rim and beaded edge, interiors with brass/copper cylinder-form holder and paper lining. Interior fitted with four steel sewing tools comprising two needles and two bodkins, including one with chased star decoration and the possible initials of “OCC”. Five pieces total. Retains collection number sticker and detailed collection card.

Item/Auction Attributes

Late 18th/early 19th century.
Very good overall condition, expected wear and minor flakes/losses to enamel decoration, cap with some scattered hairlines, base extension with an as-made separation.
4 3/4" L.
Provenance: The Mildred Jarvis Collection, Kennesaw, GA. Purchased from Glen Campbell, Moline, IL, 12/7/1990.
$100.00
$200.00
ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BATTERSEA / BILSTON ENAMEL SEWING BODKIN / NEEDLE CASE