A nice example of a novelty sewing set for a child in the form of a fish containing miniature sewing tools. The fish was probably silver plated originally but that has now worn down to the not unattractive underlying base metal. The tools are silver and carry the French petit guarantee of Parisian silver-a boar's head. It is lined in blue velvet. c1870.
The little needle case is especially charming being in the form of a fish too. The other tools comprise a pair of scissors, a stiletto, a bodkin and a thimble. They are all original to the piece.
10cm long
4 inches
The little fish measures 4cm in length (1.5 inches)
In excellent condition- no damage.
Stock no. LC10