A large collection of sewing accessoriesEngland, Continental and America, 18th and 19th centuryIncluding an octagonal figured satinwood and ebony sewing box fitted with compartments and some sewing items; a small trapezoidal burl sewing kit fitted with mother-of pearl accoutrements; a tortoise shell needle case; a melon-shaped carved ebony sewing kit; six silver thimbles; a pair of engraved steel scissors; an engraved steel scissors case with scissors; steel scissors marked "Hersault" with leather sleeve; a collection of silver filagree work items: scissors case with scissors, etuit, perfume case with two bottles, small case with matching thimble; a beaded needlecase; three bodkins of mother-of-pearl, steel and tortoise; assorted thread holders; a leaf-shaped chatelaine needlecase; embroidered silk hanging pin cushion, sewing bird, small laquer box, wax strawberries, and a tartanware measuring tape.H: 3 1/8 in. W: 10 1/4 in. D: 7 1/2 in. (sewing box)PROVENANCE:Collection of L. Delmar and Susan Burrows Swan, Wilmington, Delaware.