A pair of cotton holders from a Georgian sewing box. The tops are beautifully carved with an eight lobed border and a slightly raised central section. The stems and bases are domestic animal bone. One reel is nearly full of the original cotton. c1830-1840
3.5 cm tall
base diameter3cm
Diameter of tops
In good condition.
NB. The one with the thread on it has a natural flaw in the mother of pearl top which shows as a groove in amongst the carving (see last photo).
Stock no. LG28