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Victorian
Cast Iron 2-Tier Thread Stand
This wonderful antique sewing accessory
combines elaborate Victorian design with practicality and function. The
only other example I have ever seen is pictured in Gay Ann Rogers An Illustrated
History of Needlework Tools (plate 133). With pins to hold 24 spools
of thread, a bottom tray to hold thimbles or needlework tools of any sort, and
a top piece that was most likely meant to be made into a pincushion, this gold-wash
over red and black painted cast iron thread stand is both fancy and functional.
It measures about 10" tall, and is a decorative way to store and display many
spools of colored thread.
Good + . . . . . $395.00 SOLD!!
Antique
Cast Iron Embroidery Hoop Clamp
This is one of the neatest antique sewing
tools I have ever used! It clamps on to the edge of the table or the arm
of a chair and holds any size embroidery hoop, allowing for nearly infinite
adjustments of angle by means of a ball and socket joint. Once you use
one of these to hold your handwork you will wonder how you ever got along without
it! It is great looking and portable, so use it for quilting, cross-stitch,
embroidery, rug hooking, or whatever kind of needlework you do.
Good + . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Pink
Glass Sock/Stocking Darner
This 5 1/2" closed pontil example is a
lovely shade of pink, which probably would have photographed truer if I had
used a white background rather than the light blue one I chose.
Good + . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!!
19th
Century Lady's Antique Sewing "Purse"
This is an extremely unusual piece---a fabulous and elaborate little
purse, specially made for and outfitted with 19th century antique sewing and
needlework tools. My collector felt it was perhaps a seamstress' purse, or
a purse that a "lady's maid" might have carried when her "Lady" went visiting,
so that she could repair anything that might needed attention. It is
equally likely it was a fashion accessory, an object of decoration, carried by
an upper class woman, meant to be shown off and admired as much as used.
It is covered in what looks to be crocodile leather, with a sterling silver frame, hallmark dated 1867,
London, England. The chain for the purse to hang from the waistband is
silver also. The silver clasp on the front of the bag is also hallmarked.The interior is lined in blue silk and there are several sections for all the tools to tuck into. There is a crochet hook handle in ivory/bone, an embroidery stiletto, a small button hook, all with ivory/bone handles. And a very small pencil. There is a small notebook covered in the blue silk which is unused, as well as a silk needle holder and a small mirror. There is a sterling thimble and a sterling tape measure holder, however, the blue measuring tape has fallen out, but is in one of the pockets of the bag.
The condition is very good and I have never seen another one like it. This piece is from an outstanding and long-time collection, and is not something that is likely to come available again. My consigner stated that although "it is not the most beautiful piece I have had, it is perhaps the most charming. I have always been fond of it."
Highly recommended!
Good + . . . . . $795.00 SOLD!!
Bone
Tatting Shuttle and Bone Winder
These two pieces date from an era when
sailors with too much time on their hands at sea would fashion needlework tools
out of available materials as gifts for their sweethearts at home. Both
of these pieces are bone. The tatter measures about 3 1/2" long and is
nicely crafted and in super condition with no dings or chips or flaws.
The winder is more crudely made but well thought out in design and fully intact.
These two needlework tools are ready to go back to work or on display.
Good + . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!!
Metal
"Three Feet-in-One" Shoe Sewing Tape Measure
This humorous early 20th century
American-made figural metal tape measure is one in a series of five. This
example is in real nice condition---the tape pulls out and retracts as it should
and shows little sign of wear.
Good + . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
"Three Feet-in-One" Shoe Sewing Tape Measure
This figural metal tape measure is one in a series of five. This
example is in real nice condition---the tape pulls out and retracts as it should
and shows little sign of wear.
Good + . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
Figural
Hat Sewing Tape Measure
This figural metal tape measure is one in a series of five. This
example is in real nice condition---the tape pulls out and retracts as it should
and shows little sign of wear.
Good + . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!!
Figural
Sewing Tape Measure
This figural metal tape measure is one in a series of five. This
example is in real nice condition---the tape pulls out and retracts as it should
and shows little sign of wear.
Good + . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
Scissor
This pair of rare scissors shows little sign of wear.
Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!!
Ruby Red Glass Sock or Stocking Darner The shape of this one is really different! How many times have you wondered how many of these pieces must have rolled off the table and broken? The manufacturer of this 4 1/2" piece solved that problem by designing a form with a flattened "head" to enable it to stand upright on its own. My photo is a horrible depiction of the color, which is actually a wonderfully vivid ruby red! If you are interested in it let me know and I will get you a better photo.
Good + . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
Boye
Advertising Needle Case
These can be found with or without the bottom
drawer. This one is chock full of bobbins needles and more. Good + . . . . . $250.00 SOLD!!
2
Mechanical Clamp-on Pinking Machines
Both are in nice condition. Both are
sharp and ready for use. The one on the left cuts a simple zigzag but
the cutting wheel is not terribly sharp and you have to crank down the tension
all the way to get it through cotton fabric---not one you are going to be able
to use on felt or heavy fabrics. The one on the right cuts a fancier triple
scalloped zigzag design and should be able to handle most any job.
Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!!
Good + . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
Antique
Shaker-Style Thread Holding Box
This combination pincushion / thread holder / sewing box is clean and
simple in appearance, with just three thread gimlets on the
front and one on each side. Very classy and in really nice condition!
Good + . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
Early
Inlaid Walnut Thread Stand / Pincushion
This antique spool holder is nicely crafted with inlaid strips of
contrasting wood, a rounded front drawer, and spool pins made from unusual nails
that have rounded raised heads, which I believe are original to it. The
box portion measures about 4 1/2" square, and it stands 7" tall to the top of
the pincushion.
Good + . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Colonial
Lady Ceramic Sewing Tape Measure
Marked "15602 Germany".Good + . . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
Man
with Fly on Head Sewing Tape Measure
Hair parted in the middle and a fly on his head! German porcelain, and very hard to
find!Good + . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
Antique
Folding Sterling Silver Scissors The handles are marked "sterling". Very unusual and in fine
condition! Be sure to look at all the pictures.
Good + . . . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
Matching Pair of Antique Scissors in Case
Marked "LaCross" and "Schnefel Bros. Germany". There
is a bit of corrosion on the larger pair that will clean.
Good . . . . . . . . $40.00 SOLD!!
Matching Pair of Antique Scissors in Case
Figural handles are a pair of stylized swans. Marked "Wilhelm
Hasselbach Solingen" and "Germany".
Good . . . . . . . . $30.00 SOLD!!
N.
Y. Pressing Iron Co. Pinking Machine
This fabric pinking machine has been cleaned up and is ready to go.
The previous own has fashioned a brass guard over the gears that is not
original. All the rest is good noting some missing nickel.
Good. . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
This is just a sample of the many
sewing related antiques we have sold.
Click link to see other past
Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We Buy Quality Antiques
Contact Us at
AntiqBuyer@gmail.com
Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.
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