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NEEDLE PICKS
Tula Manufactory, Russia
Circa 1800
Steel, pewter, copper and fabric
H. 12; L. 7.5 cm
Small octagonal sewing set in forged and polished steel, resting on four ball feet, decorated on each side with garlands of flowers in pewter and copper, gilded in appliqué. The case opens to the front with a drawer with movable handle, centered by an inscription in Cyrillic characters, and is topped by a red velvet cushion forming the needle pick.
Clamp fastening system, with circular screw holes.
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Ref. number : 5002
Ref: TBY404RUPA