delightful 19th century carved vegetable ivory acorn needle case circa 1860

DELIGHTFUL 19TH CENTURY CARVED VEGETABLE IVORY "ACORN" NEEDLE CASE, CIRCA 1860


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

DEC94

Description

This is an unusual Victorian carved acorn-shaped needle and thread holder complete with spool and threads. It is made from Tagua nut from the South American ivory nut palm, more commonly known as "vegetable Ivory". The carved top unscrews to reveal a cylindrical spool, complete with needle and thread.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Diameter: 3.5cm / 1.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition for its age.
Unscrews and screws up well.
Complete interior, which is not often the case.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: DEC94


Dimensions

Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 3.5 cm (2")



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