An American Necessaire in Fitted Blonde Tortoiseshell
An American Necessaire in Fitted Blonde Tortoiseshell Case First half 19th century
Rectangular case engraved with 'Lydia J. Hunn' to the lid, hinged to reveal a velvet-lined interior fitted with a sewing kit comprising a pair of scissors with protective lid, etui, thimble, finger guard, awl, bodkin, and gilt-metal mounted blue glass scent bottle; several pieces engraved 'Lydia J. Hunn' or 'L.J. Hunn,' the thimble additionally engraved '1839,' the etui engraved 'Mary B. Sharpless' and 'T&M.'
(L: 5, W: 3 1/2 in. (case))
Provenance
Collection of a Philadelphia gentleman.
Footnote:
Footnote: the owner of this piece was likely Lydia Jones Sharpless Hunn (1818-1911), of the Philadelphia Orthodox Quakers; the etui probably her mother's, Mary Brinton Jones Sharpless (1795-1856).
Note
*Please note that some countries and states prohibit the importation of items that contain materials from endangered species, including tortoiseshell. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with the relevant customs restrictions prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Freeman's does not provide CITES documentation for import or export.
Condition report:
The tortoiseshell case with scratches and cracks, as expected with age; some lifting and chips/losses to tortoiseshell at corners. Functional push hasp. The velvet lining intact and relatively plush, though shows signs of age with use. Tools with light signs of wear, all appear to be in functional, good condition; the etui nonconforming. The bottom wood panel with cracks and losses to paint.
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An American Necessaire in Fitted Blonde Tortoiseshell Case First half 19th century
Rectangular case engraved with 'Lydia J. Hunn' to the lid, hinged to reveal a velvet-lined interior fitted with a sewing kit comprising a pair of scissors with protective lid, etui, thimble, finger guard, awl, bodkin, and gilt-metal mounted blue glass scent bottle; several pieces engraved 'Lydia J. Hunn' or 'L.J. Hunn,' the thimble additionally engraved '1839,' the etui engraved 'Mary B. Sharpless' and 'T&M.'
(L: 5, W: 3 1/2 in. (case))
Provenance
Collection of a Philadelphia gentleman.
Footnote:
Footnote: the owner of this piece was likely Lydia Jones Sharpless Hunn (1818-1911), of the Philadelphia Orthodox Quakers; the etui probably her mother's, Mary Brinton Jones Sharpless (1795-1856).
Note
*Please note that some countries and states prohibit the importation of items that contain materials from endangered species, including tortoiseshell. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with the relevant customs restrictions prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Freeman's does not provide CITES documentation for import or export.
Condition report:
The tortoiseshell case with scratches and cracks, as expected with age; some lifting and chips/losses to tortoiseshell at corners. Functional push hasp. The velvet lining intact and relatively plush, though shows signs of age with use. Tools with light signs of wear, all appear to be in functional, good condition; the etui nonconforming. The bottom wood panel with cracks and losses to paint.
