Antique Carved Bone Parasol/Umbrella Needle Case W/ Basketweave Design C1890
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:60737612 | Case Material: Ivory, Bone |
| Needle Type: Hand Sewing Needles | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930 | Type: Needle Case |
AntiqueCarved Bone Parasol/Umbrella Needle CaseEnglish* Circa 1890 Theparasol was a very popular formfor Victorian needle cases. This one is carvedfrom bone* with an all over basketweave pattern. It has a curved handle andmeasures 5 1/2" long. The top has a tiny hairline crack at the edge but the overall conditionis excellent with no chips or loss. The top screws onsecurely. *Thisitem is made of bone from a domestic cow (bovine) and not from anendangeredspecies.I stand beh...indeverything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly aspresented. **Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of myauctions. **
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