Lot 127: Sister’s Sewing Case

Walnut, original natural varnish finish, fitted and dovetailed interior case, with five lidded compartments with inset dark stained diamonds, and turned bone pulls, interior note “Made for Keziah Lyman”, Enfield, CT, c. 1880, excellent craftsmanship, crack at front of hinged top, original key and inset diamond escutcheon in dark stained wood, (sold WHA, 10-10-04, lot 273), 6 3/4″ h, 12″ w, 8 3/4″ d; 2 3/4″ h, 11″ w, 8″ d (interior box). 

$800-1,200