~Oreillers~

A most elegant way to store your thimble and needles is with this circa 1830 English tortoiseshell thimble box in the shape of a knife box. The inside is lined with purple silk velvet and has a raised post for a thimble and an ivory divider in which to store packets of pins behind, one packet of antique English needles are enclosed. The lid has a silver metal plaque that isn’t inscribed and has the original hinge and metal button closure that are in perfect working order. One tiny crack on the left front side otherwise in wonderful overall condition.