{"product_id":"untitled-sep27_21-27-09","title":"Antique Victorian Tshell \u0026 Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Etui | Complete Fitted Sewing Box | Lavender Satin Interior | Jackson-Mitchell Provenance | 4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite antique Victorian Tshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mother-of-pearl sewing etui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beautifully preserved with its original fitted interior and sewing implements still intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is constructed in richly mottled tortoiseshell with luminous mother-of-pearl panels to the front, sides, and top, creating a striking contrast of warm brown, amber, and iridescent pearl. The top is inset with a small silver cartouche engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“F. A. Jacobs,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e believed to represent a former owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening the hinged lid reveals a wonderfully preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elavender satin interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fitted with individual compartments for the original sewing accessories. The surviving pieces include the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornate handled scissors, thimble, measuring tape, sewing stiletto\/awl, and additional small sewing implements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The pointed stiletto was originally used for piercing or enlarging holes in fabric for fine sewing and embroidery work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scissors appear to retain period steel blades with highly decorative silver-colored handles. Several of the sewing implements have the appearance of silver, though no sterling marks have been located on the individual pieces, so silver content is not guaranteed unless professionally tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackson-Mitchell, Centreville, Delaware dealer label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an additional layer of provenance. Jackson-Mitchell was a respected American dealer known for English furniture and decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4” H × 2.5” W × 2” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\/10 antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Exceptionally well preserved overall with the fitted case, hinge, lavender satin lining, interior compartments, and original sewing implements intact. Light age-related surface wear is present, consistent with age and use. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly special example thanks to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete fitted interior, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell construction, engraved silver cartouche, surviving sewing tools, lavender satin lining, and Jackson-Mitchell provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackson-Mitchell, Centreville, Delaware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dealer label to the underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176210682063,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/0BFD6B41-074C-432B-B690-AF33AEC70D09.jpg?v=1790559044","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/untitled-sep27_21-27-09","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}