SOLD……A Tunbridge Ware pin cushion / pin table. c1840

SOLD……A Tunbridge Ware pin cushion / pin table. c1840An unusual Tunbridge Ware pin holder in the form of a table. The main body is turned rosewood and the top a disc set with miniature parquetry. The pins go into the sides of the top of the table where holes have been drilled to take them. 5. 5cm high (2. 25 inches) Diameter of the top 5. 5cm (2 inches) Diameter of the base 4cm (1. 5 inches) In good condition no missing inlay or other damage. However, overlarge pins had caused some of the tesserae to

The two sections screw together

A pair of silver framed spectacles hall marked on the nose piece and on the arms

A red leather note book / card case with gold tooling on the spine and with silver trim and silver name plates

It is a little stiff but is working

A clever design in that the thumb piece is contained within the body of the bird when not in use

Finger aperture 14mm in diameter

The pearl is carved with a double flower head and drilled with stars around the edge

A French silver pepper pot decorated with rose garlands and ram's heads

The slider has a wavy edge and the initials of the maker on it-SP for Samuel Pemberton

The back is plain horn and the shuttle is still wrapped with thread

The silver is decoratively engraved with a few lines by the finger opening and also at the top

A rare Georgian boxwood tape measure with a domed mutton bone top and base