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- Sale 5077
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| Philadelphia
Jul 14 | 6:00 AM EDT
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 5077
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
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Estimate$500 – $700
Rectangular case engraved with 'Lydia J. Hunn' to the lid, hinged to reveal a velvet-lined interior fitted with a sewing kit comprising a pair of scissors with protective lid, etui, thimble, finger guard, awl, bodkin, and gilt-metal mounted blue glass scent bottle; several pieces engraved 'Lydia J. Hunn' or 'L.J. Hunn,' the thimble additionally engraved '1839,' the etui engraved 'Mary B. Sharpless' and 'T&M.'
L: 5, W: 3 1/2 in. (case)Footnote: the owner of this piece was likely Lydia Jones Sharpless Hunn (1818-1911), of the Philadelphia Orthodox Quakers; the etui probably her mother's, Mary Brinton Jones Sharpless (1795-1856).
Note
*Please note that some countries and states prohibit the importation of items that contain materials from endangered species, including tortoiseshell. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with the relevant customs restrictions prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Freeman's does not provide CITES documentation for import or export.
Provenance
Collection of a Philadelphia gentleman.
