Travel set in red velvet including a clear glass scent bottle

Necessaire/travel set in red velvet including a clear glass scent bottle with stopper, a pair of scissors, a mirror and three bone awls. Silver flip closure and suspension ring.
Period
Late 19th century

Country

Italy, 1880 ca

Material

glass

Size

5 cm

COD.

801

Bibliogrphy

Awl: this is useful for making holes in fabric which will then be sewn round to form eyelets, either for lacing or to be used in conjunction with hooks as a method of fastening; awls with handles of bone, ivory and motherofpearl are often notable components of antique sewing set; they are also called “stiletto” or bodkind (for ribbons)Punteruolo: usato per fare buchi nel tessuto che sono poi rifiniti cucendo in tondo per formare degli occhielli, per allacciare o da usare in combinazione con ganci. I punteruoli con manici in osso, avorio e madreperla sono spesso componenti di antichi set da cucito; sono anche chiamati stiletti o passanastri.

Labels

antique scent bottles

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