18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740

18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740

£335.00
£335.00
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18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
  • 18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740
18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740

18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740

£335.00
£335.00

Item Description

We are thrilled to offer for your delectation this 1700s gilt metal bodkin case. This highly ornate, relief decorated container's purpose was to to hold sewing and dressing implements such as bodkins (large blunt needles used to draw cord or ribbon through narrow clothing trims). Bodkin cases were often made of luxury materials such as gold, silver, mother of pearl, gilt metal. They were favoured by wealthy owners often to be suspended from chatelaines/equipage along with other matching needlework tools such as a scissor case, thimble case and cased waxer. For a similar chatelaine holding a similar bodkin case please see the book 'Antique Needlework Tools' by Nerylla Taunton, pages 30 and 31. She also references a 1740 trade card that is advertising such a bodkin.

Our gilt metal bodkin features a high relief depiction of Britannia holding a staff and shield. Having push button opener, and original top suspension ring.

Size: 3 1/4 inch long (8.3 cm).

Condition: Very good to excellent with no issues. Still nice and golden. The push button opener and hinge works well, closing with a satisfying snap.

A super example to add to your early sewing tools collection.

Item id:16010

Delivery & Shipping

UK Delivery: £9.75 - We ship all items carefully packaged via Royal Mail.

USA Delivery: £40 - Is our standard price for any item(s) that can be shipped in one parcel - We ship all items carefully packaged via Royal Mail who hand over to USPS once in the USA. For multi order purchases where the items are large and cannot fit in one parcel, we may need to invoice you separately to cover the increased postage costs. Please drop us an email/message for more information.

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