19th Century 3-Tiered Wooden Sewing Box with Bone Eyelets & Contents as Found

Measures:  8" tall, 9" wide, 6.2" deep

This 3-tiered wooden sewing box has turned finials and bone eyelets, all intact.  It dates to the 19th-century. The top finial has an old, worn-smooth chip that is not overly noticeable. There are three age-related cracks around the finials, which is common for these boxes and does not affect the stability of the piece. The cover fits but is quite snug, so it has been left loose. Drawers slide well.  Includes a selection of antique items which were found in the box: a pair of tiny scissors, a classic tomato pincushion with two strawberry emeries, and two thimbles. One thimble is hallmarked Simons Bros, size 11, confirmed sterling silver; the other is a size 7, unmarked but almost certainly sterling (this one has one puncture).

These tiered wooden sewing boxes were most popular from the mid-to-late 19th century. They were used to store and organize sewing essentials like thread, needles, thimbles, and scissors, with bone eyelets designed to guide thread spools.  They often became cherished heirlooms, passed down through generations as both functional tools and sentimental keepsakes.  

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