A charming group of four Victorian bone-handled craft tools, each hand-forged and shaped for sewing, lacework and fine desk tasks.
The set includes a narrow desk implement with a shaped steel blade, a long tapered stiletto, a curved crochet or loop-drawing hook, and a second fine stiletto tool.
These mixed implements are typical contents of 19th-century sewing workboxes and writing desks, valued today for their craftsmanship and tactile appeal.
The polished bone handles vary subtly in tone and grai
n, reflecting natural ageing, while the steel elements retain an honest, work-worn patina. Together, they form a characterful set for collectors of antique sewing tools, lace accessories or Victorian personal implements. The longest piece measures 9cm.
Condition
🌿 Age-related surface wear and tarnish to steel
🌿 Natural marks and colour variation to bone handles
🌿 Secure and usable for display
🌿 Typical Victorian workbox patina throughout
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