1840 JOSEPH RODGERS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER CASED LADIES ETUI SEWING SET For Sale

1840 JOSEPH RODGERS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER CASED LADIES ETUI SEWING SET
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1840 JOSEPH RODGERS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER CASED LADIES ETUI SEWING SET:
$227.33

1840 JOSEPH RODGERS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER CASED LADIES ETUI SEWING SET

Description:

A complete and original antique early Victorian ladies etuiset contained within a leather covered box, manufactured by the world famous Sheffield maker, Joseph Rodgers circa 1840.


The etui set comprises:

  • three pairs of steel scissors
  • twosilverdarning needles
  • silverlooped lace pencil with hardstone finial
  • a carved mother of pearl mounted steel bodkin and crotchet hook
  • one other folded implement.

The box is of gilt tooled leather with push button catch catch, with gilt stamped makers mark under for \'Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, Citlers to Her Majesty\'. Internally, the box is lined with cream silk to the lid and deep red velvet to house the tools. Two pairs of scissors are marked with the Star and Maltese cross mark, and J. Rodgers & Sons. The silver implements are not hallmarked, which is not unusual for items of this age and type, but all test as silver.


Background:


The mark of The Star and Maltese Cross was originally registered by Joseph Rodgers in 1764.Around 1800, Rodgers’ product range broadened into razors, table cutlery and scissors, and in 1821 the firm was appointed cutlers to The Royal Family for the first time.


Dimensions (case):

Depth (front to back):12.5 cm or 4 7/8 inches

Width: 18.8cm or 7 3/8 inches

Gross Silver Weight (5 tools): 16.9 grams


Condition:

In good antique condition. Internally, the case is clean, and has protected all the tools well.The middle pair of scissors is a good match (not marked for Rodgers), but slightly shorter than it should be.The leather box shows more extensive age related wear externally, but opens and closes easily and with good strong hinges. The mother of pearl mounting to the folding tool has a hairline crack to one side. Please see the images provided which complement this description.

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Postage:

Postage fees for this item are: UK - £4.50 for 1st class signed for postage (recommended) or FREE for 2nd class; Europe - £11.40; Worldwide - £15.70.If you have any queries regarding shipping fees please contact us.

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Should there be any over payment on postage,buyers will be refunded quickly. Where buyers pay for postage, we offer a fullyinsured and tracked priority service. Postage fees also cover the cost ofpackaging materials -no other additional service charges are made.

We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere inthe world for the best possible price.

Payment Methods:

For domestic transactions we are happy to accept payments by Paypal,BACS, Cheque (drawn on a UK bank account), postal order or cash on collection.Payment for all international transactions must be made through Paypal.

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Returnpolicy:

We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfiedwith the item’s description. The item must be returned in its originalpackaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer mustnotify us with the intention to return, within 14 calendar days of receivingit. Your satisfaction is our priority.



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