SOLD....A silver ear spoon / tweezer combination piece. c1830

SOLD....A silver ear spoon / tweezer combination piece. c1830An item often found in Georgian sewing sets tweezers with an ear spoon on the other end! Earwax was used to smooth fibres in thread before mercerization but a more genteel lady would use candle wax or beeswax held in a decorative holder! An attractive silver piece none the less embossed with flowers and leaves. Just over 6. 5cm In excellent condition. Stock no. LJ18

c 1830-1840

A pair of large cut steel scissors with very intricate bows

It is stamped under the handle with the maker's initials T&P ( Taylor  & Perry )

Total length 65cmEach button measures 1

The mechanism is worked from one side only -you open the top of the case and then turn the numbered flower head which pushes the needle packet holders up into position

English circa 1780

A little silver thimble with a facet cut rim and 'wriggle work' engraving

silver and green and is in an abstract design

Close up there are rows of honeycomb patterned fawn threads through which the silks appear to be woven

In good condition but

9cm long with the sheath on

It has an old spangle with five glass beads