Collection of Seventeen Fruit-shaped Pincushions in Tin Handled Tray

Description:

Collection of SeventeenFruit-shaped Pincushions in Tin Handled Tray, America, 19th century, ten cloth strawberries of various sizes, two pears, two carrots, and two apples, with one ball pincushion with human face and two hat pins, all contained within an oval tin basket with wire rolled edges and arched handle, (minor imperfections),ht. 7, wd. 12, dp. 9 in.
Estimate $400-600

Fruit is lightly fade.


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