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These Antique German 800 repousse silver sewing tools were made about 1850. There is a a pair of scissors with steel blades along with a needle case and awl or stiletto silver and steel. Also a silver handled steel hook along with a repousse silver needle vase. The repousse pattern is stylized levee and vine. This is a complete a set of Four matched sewing tools. All the tools are in good antique condition. See photos. There is evidence of rust on the steel.
Measurement: scissors: 4 1/2 inches L x 2 14/16 Wide
Stiletto: 4 1/4 inches L x 1 in wide
Hook: 4 11/16 inches L x 10/16 “ Wide
Needle case: 3 1/2 inches 10/16”Wide
Material: tested 800 silver and steel
Weight: total weight only handles and needle case are silver.
scissors 9.1 dwt
Awl 4.8 dw
Hook 7.8 dwt
Needle case 4.4 dwt
Origin: Germany
Circa: 1850.
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