THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

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A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet.

Estimate $400 - $800
Realised: $2,700 plus premium

Lot Details

The hinged, domed cover reveals a removable green velvet tray with an assortment of mother-of-pearl implements (scissors and knife replacements). Marked on gilt tablet inset under base: GB & Sons, Victorian Reg Diamond for 1869, and number 97. 175 x 175 x 175mm.

A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++
A good mid-Victorian George Betjemann & Sons gilt-metal bee skep sewing box, of classic beehive shape of straw rope twist, surmounted by bees, on a square plinth base with recessed feet. Image 1++