$1,116
Musical Sewing Necessaire, with fitted pink silk, velvet and metal-thread interior containing gilt-metal needle-holder, scissors, awl, thimble, and pair of star-spangled scent bottles, two-air cylinder movement, and mirrored lid simulating a proscenium with curtains, in brass-banded ebony veneered case with lid escutcheon engraved SF , wd. 9 3/4 in., (missing stiletto). See color plate p.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28