A Georgian cut steel sewing clamp, with a heart-shaped thumb-piece.
English, probably Birmingham, circa 1800.
Cut steel tools were decorated with faceted studs to catch the candlelight like gemstones; they were durable as well as pretty. Often produced at workshops engaged in the business of making razors penknives and scissors, these cut steel tools were costly and high-status possessions.
5'' x 1.5 "x 2"
One cut steel stud lost from around the pincushion.
1.5 inches wide
Item Code: 5451
£ 180
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