Featured George 111 Sewing Cabinet C. 1780.

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  1. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It sure beats the proverbial Danish butter cookie tin. Nice!
     
    evelyb30, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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  2. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Now that I think about it all my Georgian sewing boxes have locks, some keys are missing though and it's best not to lock them anyway...
    Maybe it was to stop servants from stealing things such as pieces of embroidery etc...
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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  3. bercrystal

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    Not to mention the sterling thimbles & other sewing objects that they may have contained. ;):rolleyes::facepalm::happy::happy:
     
    bercrystal, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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  4. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Yes that's right, some ladies would have had silver thimbles, even gold ones in them, expensive embroidery silks and so on, these boxes weren't for everyday mundane sewing items ...
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Peggy is spot on. These had sterling thimbles, scissors and other accessories.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jan 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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  6. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Awww! I suffered heavily from withdrawal of your projects @Poisonivy!
    Now fully satisfied to be able to see and enjoy this BEAUTY!:woot:
    Fantastic job as always, kudos and thank you for sharing:kiss:
     
    kyratango, Jan 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  7. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Oh thank you :)
    I'm searching constantly for my next project, fingers crossed ...
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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  8. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Yes they did, I know because I have some :)
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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  9. NanaB

    NanaB Well-Known Member

    That is absolutely beautiful.
     
    NanaB, Jan 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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  10. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Thank you :)
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I saw pictures of a Napoleonic set done in 18k recently. It only cost US$6000, so I left it for the next guy.
     
    evelyb30, Jan 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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  12. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Oh fantastic, it's amazing how much has survived from 200+ years ago :)
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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