The ladies used to do a lot of needlework and then had a basket full of all kinds of things to do this. This is also the case with this measuring tape, which is incorporated in a celluloid basket with flowers. The ribbon no longer rolls up smoothly.
Beautiful mother-of-pearl Victorian shell box with copper rim and closure. A thimble was kept in the shell. The shell is in good condition and dates from around 1890
Nice vintage metal pin cushion in the shape of a ladies shoe. On the toe of the shoe the initials E.T and in the shoe the worn velvet cushion where the pins could be pinned.