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Wax was used to smooth sewing thread, an ear spoon was used to collect wax from the ear canal for this purpose
Silver ear spoon in a sewing etui (may not be original to the box). The ability of early cotton and threads to pass through fabric was improved with the application of wax.
Ear spoon on end of a silver handle with a blunt point
Barley twist in middle of shaft.
Workbox fitted for needlework tools as became popular for upper class houses 1840-60's
Use of work boxes to store and present sewing tools evolved from the use of embroidered bags and chatelaines by 18th century.
Red imitation leather covered wooden box (two pieces) with a silver escutcheon on top, containing tools
Inscription on cartouche "E.de Gez"
needlework box
Finely pointed scissors were made with matching sheaths to protect their points from damage to maintain their value for fine work.
Fine pointed scissors were essential tools for fine embroidery work. A boxed set of tools such as these were the property of of the upper classes
Small silver scissors with ornate handles and shafts
Flowery decoration to handles
Silver stilleto
Floral patterned handle with a tapered fine point
Finely pointed scissors were made with matching sheaths to protect their points from damage to maintain their value for fine work.
Fine pointed scissors were essential tools for fine embroidery work. A boxed set of tools such as these were the property of of the upper classes
Small silver scissors with ornate handles and shafts and sheath cover for points (T1.3)
Flowery decoration to handles
