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A 19th century turned mahogany reel stand, the two circular tiers divided by a baluster stem,
A 19th century turned mahogany reel stand, the two circular tiers divided by a baluster stem, brass rods for five reels, on turned feet, 10.2cm di...
Four early 19th century whitewood cotton barrels, including a pair, three with line painted decoration. (4) See illustration ...[more]
A collection of reels and winders, comprising; a varied selection of mostly wooden reels, an
A collection of reels and winders, comprising; a varied selection of mostly wooden reels, an interesting selection of cardboard, silk and cotton w...
Packaging and Advertising for reels, comprising; a Clarks Anchor Cotton Stranded Cotton cardboard
Packaging and Advertising for reels, comprising; a Clarks Anchor Cotton Stranded Cotton cardboard counter box, 46cm, six other advertising cotton ...
A turned mahogany reel stand of three circular tiers, raised on three bun feet, with eight reel
A turned mahogany reel stand of three circular tiers, raised on three bun feet, with eight reel rods, terminals with turned finials, 16cm diameter...
A 19th century small reel stand, the circular base to a turned pedestal supporting a circular tier
A 19th century small reel stand, the circular base to a turned pedestal supporting a circular tier with six reel spikes centred by a pedestal vase...
A good 19th century brass reel stand, the circular dish base with a baluster stem supporting three
A good 19th century brass reel stand, the circular dish base with a baluster stem supporting three cross form reel tiers below a cast figure of a ...
A similar smaller 19th century brass reel stand, the circular dish base on three ball feet supporting three tiers of reel rods below a perched par...
A Victorian rosewood reel stand in the form of a drum top library table, the inward curving base
A Victorian rosewood reel stand in the form of a drum top library table, the inward curving base on four bun feet to a turned pedestal, the circul...
A large 19th century wooden reel stand, in a variety of woods, the circular base on turned feet
A large 19th century wooden reel stand, in a variety of woods, the circular base on turned feet and fitted with three thimble stands and three pin...
An unusual inlaid mahogany and stickware reel stand, the octagonal base raised on eight bun feet and
An unusual inlaid mahogany and stickware reel stand, the octagonal base raised on eight bun feet and inlaid in coloured woods with a geometric pat...
A set of Victorian pine shelves, the rectangular shelves divided by supports formed from a variety
A set of Victorian pine shelves, the rectangular shelves divided by supports formed from a variety of carefully matched cotton reels united by iro...
A group of silk winders, comprising; a set of four mother of pearl examples of angular bow tie form,
A group of silk winders, comprising; a set of four mother of pearl examples of angular bow tie form, 4cm, nine various Cantonese mother of pearl c...
Seven Chinese carved ivory snowflake silk winders, some variations to designs, 3.2cm, and a Georgian
Seven Chinese carved ivory snowflake silk winders, some variations to designs, 3.2cm, and a Georgian ivory sewing clamp, the reeded rectangular fr...
Silk winders and reels, comprising; a set of four bone snowflake silk winders, 4.5cm, six various
Silk winders and reels, comprising; a set of four bone snowflake silk winders, 4.5cm, six various winders, a multiple ivory winder, a painted wood...
Three stilettos, comprising; a Palais Royal example, steel shaft, gilt mount, part spiral carved
Three stilettos, comprising; a Palais Royal example, steel shaft, gilt mount, part spiral carved mother of pearl handle with button finial and ins...
Three stilettos, comprising; a Palais Royal example, steel shaft with gilt ferrule, the mother of
Three stilettos, comprising; a Palais Royal example, steel shaft with gilt ferrule, the mother of pearl handle carved as a flowerhead, on urn form...
Four stilettos, comprising; four examples with decorative silver handles, one with mother of pearl
Four stilettos, comprising; four examples with decorative silver handles, one with mother of pearl shaft, largest 8.5cm. (4) See illustration .....
Six stilettos, comprising; a carved ivory reversible example, 7cm, another in ivory, 7cm, another
Six stilettos, comprising; a carved ivory reversible example, 7cm, another in ivory, 7cm, another with ivory handle, decorated with shibayama styl...
Seven stilettos, comprising; four with mother of pearl handles, three carved, two with bone handles,
Seven stilettos, comprising; four with mother of pearl handles, three carved, two with bone handles, and a silver mounted and initialled example, ...
Four stilettos, comprising; a pierced and carved ivory example with Stanhope (Souvenir of Bournemouth - 4 views) 9.2cm, a continental silver handl...
Eight stilettos and another item, comprising; two silver handled examples, another in light blue
Eight stilettos and another item, comprising; two silver handled examples, another in light blue enamel, five others and a hair ornament. (9) .....
An ivory tambour stick, with spiral turned and stacked brick decoration, lacking butterfly screw,
An ivory tambour stick, with spiral turned and stacked brick decoration, lacking butterfly screw, 14cm. ...[more]
Knitting: A comprehensive lot, comprising five bell form knitting needle gauges, three others,
Knitting: A comprehensive lot, comprising five bell form knitting needle gauges, three others, various plastic gauges, various knitting counters, ...
A scarce 19th century circular ivory knitting needle or wire gauge, one side with 26 numerical holes
A scarce 19th century circular ivory knitting needle or wire gauge, one side with 26 numerical holes the other engraved “Standard Filiere, F. Lamb...
A 19th century turned walnut wool winder, the circular dish base with turned pedestal to four
A 19th century turned walnut wool winder, the circular dish base with turned pedestal to four adjustable arms secured by a wool ball cup, 23cm hig...
Knitting: Four bell form knitting gauges, the Salare, H. Walker, Abel Morrals and ‘Aero’, a circular
Knitting: Four bell form knitting gauges, the Salare, H. Walker, Abel Morrals and ‘Aero’, a circular plastic gauge in wrapping, a rectangular meta...
Knitting: Four bell form knitting gauges, H. Walker, Alfred Shrimpton, Faudels, Abel Morralls ‘
Knitting: Four bell form knitting gauges, H. Walker, Alfred Shrimpton, Faudels, Abel Morralls ‘Aero’, two rectangular examples, a circular plastic...
Knitting: Four bell shaped knitting gauges, Abel Morralls, Faudels (The Peacock), The Sabre, a
Knitting: Four bell shaped knitting gauges, Abel Morralls, Faudels (The Peacock), The Sabre, a circular example by Wimberdar, another in plastic, ...
Five pairs of bone knitting needle protectors, three pairs in the form of animal trotters, largest
Five pairs of bone knitting needle protectors, three pairs in the form of animal trotters, largest 5.2cm. (5) ...[more]
Knitting: Five bell form knitting gauges by Woodfields, Vicars and Abel Morralls (x3), two rectangular unnamed examples, and an ‘MP’ knitting/croc...
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, with chip carved decoration and initials to one
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, with chip carved decoration and initials to one side, attributed to Middleton in Teesdale, 22...
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, of unusual slender form, 27cm. See illustration
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, of unusual slender form, 27cm. See illustration ...[more]
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, carved to one side with a trailing leaf pattern
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, carved to one side with a trailing leaf pattern and with carved inscription “J. Dawson, 1880”...
An early 19th century Welsh chip carved fruitwood knitting sheath, of curved form, rectangular brass
An early 19th century Welsh chip carved fruitwood knitting sheath, of curved form, rectangular brass end plaque, 18cm. See illustration ...[more]
An early 20th century mahogany knitting stick, of curved swept form, nicely carved and inscribed “
An early 20th century mahogany knitting stick, of curved swept form, nicely carved and inscribed “Remember me 1902”, divided by a heart, square br...
A 19th century chip carved pine knitting stick, of curved swept form, inscribed “A. E. Dobson”,
A 19th century chip carved pine knitting stick, of curved swept form, inscribed “A. E. Dobson”, 16cm. See illustration ...[more]
Three 19th century turned and tapering knitting sticks, largest 20.5cm, smallest 18.5cm. (3)
Three 19th century turned and tapering knitting sticks, largest 20.5cm, smallest 18.5cm. (3) ...[more]
An early 19th century fruitwood knitting stick, of spear head and block form with chip carved mount.
An early 19th century fruitwood knitting stick, of spear head and block form with chip carved mount. See illustration ...[more]
A good knitting stick dated 1810, the spiral carved stick inscribed “M T 15 Years Old”, with
A good knitting stick dated 1810, the spiral carved stick inscribed “M T 15 Years Old”, with panels of chip carved and other decoration, on a four...
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, shaped and carved in the form of a fish with bead eyes,
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, shaped and carved in the form of a fish with bead eyes, aperture to the mount, 25cm. ...[more]
A 19th century goose wing knitting sheath, probably laburnum, 26.5cm. ...[more]
A 19th century goose wing knitting sheath, the oak body with scratch carving and initialled “E I”,
A 19th century goose wing knitting sheath, the oak body with scratch carving and initialled “E I”, within a circle inscribed “Mind Your Knitting”,...
A 19th century fruitwood goose wing knitting sheath, scratch initialled “A R”, 21cm. ...[more]
A dated fruitwood knitting stick, of curved form with cross cut decoration and with a cube inscribed
A dated fruitwood knitting stick, of curved form with cross cut decoration and with a cube inscribed “1844 H M”, 22cm. See illustration ...[more]
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, of curved and scroll form inlaid with a heart and two
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, of curved and scroll form inlaid with a heart and two diamonds, with a glazed inset paper panel inscribed ...
A late 18th century Dutch knitting stick, the square tapering wooden shaft set with ring lines for
A late 18th century Dutch knitting stick, the square tapering wooden shaft set with ring lines for measurement in nails, ivory tip, turned ivory f...
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, in the form of a lady’s leg with stocking and garter. See
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, in the form of a lady’s leg with stocking and garter. See illustration ...[more]
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, in the form of a feather, with turned terminal, 27.5cm.
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, in the form of a feather, with turned terminal, 27.5cm. See illustration ...[more]
A 19th century goose wing knitting sheath, in fruitwood, dot initialled “S” and “D”, 22cm. ...[more]
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, the oval mount with fan fadial carving centred by an ebony
A 19th century mahogany knitting stick, the oval mount with fan fadial carving centred by an ebony button, the tapering body reeded, 17cm. See ill...
Three knitting sticks and sheaths, comprising; a goose wing in pine, 23cm, another in elm, 28.5cm,
Three knitting sticks and sheaths, comprising; a goose wing in pine, 23cm, another in elm, 28.5cm, and a turned knitting stick, possibly North Pen...
Four 19th knitting sticks and sheaths, a dark dense wood goose wing, 27cm, a utilitarian pine
Four 19th knitting sticks and sheaths, a dark dense wood goose wing, 27cm, a utilitarian pine knitting stick, 23cm, a turned tapering exampel, 21c...
Four 19th century knitting sticks and sheaths, two light wood goosewing examples, 28cm and 23cm,
Four 19th century knitting sticks and sheaths, two light wood goosewing examples, 28cm and 23cm, another in oak, 20cm, and a turned tapering examp...
A light wood goose wing knitting sheath, chip carved to one side and inscribed “H. Jarn 1917”,
A light wood goose wing knitting sheath, chip carved to one side and inscribed “H. Jarn 1917”, turned terminal to brass aperture, 21cm. ...[more]
Two 19th century knitting sticks, comprising a nicely turned and patinated tapering example with
Two 19th century knitting sticks, comprising a nicely turned and patinated tapering example with bone terminal, 15.5cm, and a curved mahogany exam...
A 19th century knitting sheath and a stick, the sheath of slender goosewing form with turned
A 19th century knitting sheath and a stick, the sheath of slender goosewing form with turned terminal, 31cm, and a curved and tapering square form...
A 19th century knitting stick of turned form, with leaf carved decoration below a button terminal,
A 19th century knitting stick of turned form, with leaf carved decoration below a button terminal, carved with a flowerhead, 16cm. See illustratio...
Three 19th century knitting sheaths, comprising; two plain goosewing examples, 28.5cm, 24cm, and a
Three 19th century knitting sheaths, comprising; two plain goosewing examples, 28.5cm, 24cm, and a short whistle form example, 14cm. (3) ...[mor...