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Two 19th Century glass needlecases comprising a white opaque example with colour painted floral
Two 19th Century glass needlecases comprising a white opaque example with colour painted floral decoration, 9cm, the other in white glass with sli...
A fine 19th Century Tyrolean carved boxwood needlecase, the carved cylinder body below a figure of a
A fine 19th Century Tyrolean carved boxwood needlecase, the carved cylinder body below a figure of a gentleman with cap seated on a rock, 11.5cm
Six needle and bodkin cases comprising an ivory quiver form example with carved decoration, dots
Six needle and bodkin cases comprising an ivory quiver form example with carved decoration, dots to border lacking, 8cm, an ivory example as a per...
A fine late 18th Century Vernis Martin gold mounted bodkin case of cylinder form decorated with
A fine late 18th Century Vernis Martin gold mounted bodkin case of cylinder form decorated with cherubs with a bird and a cherub with birdcage in ...
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century Staffordshire enamel bodkin case and matching thimble egg,
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century Staffordshire enamel bodkin case and matching thimble egg, the bodkin case of cylinder form, the pale gree...
An unusual early 19th Century pressed tortoiseshell bodkin case, of rectangular section and tapering
An unusual early 19th Century pressed tortoiseshell bodkin case, of rectangular section and tapering form, one side with a male nude holding a spe...
An early 19th Century French split and coloured straw work bodkin case of oval section initialled
An early 19th Century French split and coloured straw work bodkin case of oval section initialled ïAPÍ one side with a seated dog, the other a lyr...
Two early 19th Century Vernis Martin bodkin cases each of cylinder form, comprising a green ground
Two early 19th Century Vernis Martin bodkin cases each of cylinder form, comprising a green ground example decorated with hunting dog putting up w...
A fine pair of 18th Century Indo Persian steel mounted and part gilded scissors, tapering steel
A fine pair of 18th Century Indo Persian steel mounted and part gilded scissors, tapering steel tipped and edged blades, gilt medallion pivot, scr...
Three pairs of steel figural scissors comprising a pair with diamond section blades, the arms as a
Three pairs of steel figural scissors comprising a pair with diamond section blades, the arms as a domestic cat to plain loops, 9.5cm, a pair in p...
A fine pair of gold mounted French scissors, steel oval section tapering blades the gold arms
A fine pair of gold mounted French scissors, steel oval section tapering blades the gold arms decorated as vases of flowers and fruit on rams head...
A pair of early 20th Century French white metal scissors, the tapering blades to pierced and
A pair of early 20th Century French white metal scissors, the tapering blades to pierced and chased handles with two female figures, one side in a...
Six pairs of scissors comprising five in the form of storks, comprising a gilded pair and a steel
Six pairs of scissors comprising five in the form of storks, comprising a gilded pair and a steel pair 8.5cm, three miniature stork pairs, approx ...
Two fine pairs of steel scissors comprising a pair with diamond section tapering blades, indistinctly stamped, the arms and loops pierced with fru...
Two pairs of steel scissors and a cased set of scissors, comprising a good pair in the form of a
Two pairs of steel scissors and a cased set of scissors, comprising a good pair in the form of a stork, 8.5cm, a file decorated pair, and a green ...
Five pairs of steel scissors comprising a pair with pointed tapering triangular blades, the arms
Five pairs of steel scissors comprising a pair with pointed tapering triangular blades, the arms elaborately pierced with birds, flowers and scrol...
Seventeen pairs of steel scissors, including two pairs each as a stork, largest 14cm (17)
An EPNS chatelaine, the pierced mount with masks, scrolls and birds, with four chains formed from
An EPNS chatelaine, the pierced mount with masks, scrolls and birds, with four chains formed from mask form plaques to steel scissors and watch ke...
A good mid 19th Century gilded metal chatelaine, the trellis pierced floral mount with five chains
A good mid 19th Century gilded metal chatelaine, the trellis pierced floral mount with five chains to a floral engraved tapering handle, a leaf en...
A fine late 18th Century gilded chatelaine etui, the shell and scroll mount with two outer chains to
A fine late 18th Century gilded chatelaine etui, the shell and scroll mount with two outer chains to a pair of hinged cover boxes of serpentine ov...
A good early 19th Century French ivory thimble case, thimble and needlecase, of urn form with gilt
A good early 19th Century French ivory thimble case, thimble and needlecase, of urn form with gilt metal mounts, screw cover, the thimble with dec...
A fine early 19th Century French thimble case, thimble and needlecase, in the form of a hand held
A fine early 19th Century French thimble case, thimble and needlecase, in the form of a hand held lantern, the lantern with foiled mirror glass, s...
Six silver thimbles and two other items, comprising six silver thimbles one with stone top, one in
Six silver thimbles and two other items, comprising six silver thimbles one with stone top, one in leather case, a silver envelope stamp purse, 2....
A hallmarked gold thimble, the plain frieze with a wirework and ball border over a plain rim, 1892
A hallmarked gold thimble, the plain frieze with a wirework and ball border over a plain rim, 1892 Purchased from Judy Pollitt 1989
A Victorian gold thimble the frieze set with six turquoise coloured stones within a wirework band
A Victorian gold thimble the frieze set with six turquoise coloured stones within a wirework band Internal label ñCordell 20-5-91î
A 19th Century two colour gold thimble, probably French, the body with shield over a zig zag band in
A 19th Century two colour gold thimble, probably French, the body with shield over a zig zag band in variant gold Internal label ñBought Fio...
A rare early 19th Century silver filigree combination thimble/scent bottle and tape measure the
A rare early 19th Century silver filigree combination thimble/scent bottle and tape measure the screw of a thimble in quill work with a raised ova...
Twenty six Dorcas and similar thimbles comprising six by Iyles, a ïDreemaÍ, twelve ïDorcasÍ and
Twenty six Dorcas and similar thimbles comprising six by Iyles, a ïDreemaÍ, twelve ïDorcasÍ and seven ïPatÍ (26)
Eighteen Dorcas and similar thimbles and a Dorcas thimble stand comprising two ñSteel Cladî, eight
Eighteen Dorcas and similar thimbles and a Dorcas thimble stand comprising two ñSteel Cladî, eight various Pat. mostly with Rd. Nos. one with pers...
Eleven Wedgwood thimbles in blue, yellow, green and other colours, including Christmas examples (
Eleven Wedgwood thimbles in blue, yellow, green and other colours, including Christmas examples (11)
A collection of modern thimbles, glass, ceramic, wooden and metal including two silver examples (
A collection of modern thimbles, glass, ceramic, wooden and metal including two silver examples (qty)
A 19th Century tortoiseshell thimble with two gilt metal bands below a cross hatched top
A white metal thimble with an enamel frieze with topographical view titled ïPalma de Mallorca La
A white metal thimble with an enamel frieze with topographical view titled ïPalma de Mallorca La LoniaÍ
An 18th Century English enamel thimble, Staffordshire, the duck egg blue ground with a half length
An 18th Century English enamel thimble, Staffordshire, the duck egg blue ground with a half length panel of a lady in hat within gilt scrolls, chi...
An early 19th Century turned whitewood Tunbridge ware thimble with red line painted frieze
An English Bilston enamel thimble, Ex. Holmes Collection, decorated with flowers over red scrolls
An English Bilston enamel thimble, Ex. Holmes Collection, decorated with flowers over red scrolls and a copper gilt rim, internal crack moving thr...
Four 20th Century enamel thimbles by Graham Payne, Worcester comprising one of a dog and three of
Four 20th Century enamel thimbles by Graham Payne, Worcester comprising one of a dog and three of birds, all signed internally ñPayne, Worcester 8...
Four waxers each of disc form comprising a flower form ivory example, another incorporating an
Four waxers each of disc form comprising a flower form ivory example, another incorporating an emery, a painted bone example and another in mother...
Six waxers and emeries comprising a turned wooden waxer, 2cm, two mother of pearl examples, two
Six waxers and emeries comprising a turned wooden waxer, 2cm, two mother of pearl examples, two similar disc form emeries and a leather pumpkin fo...
Seven dot inscribed bone lace bobbins comprising: Dont Crump My Coler To Night Kis Me Coat Me Hug Me
Seven dot inscribed bone lace bobbins comprising: Dont Crump My Coler To Night Kis Me Coat MeHug Me Tiet PrayLove Dont Be CreulI Long To Gain Th...
Three bobbins incorporating miniature bobbins comprising a two colour turned wooden example, parting
Three bobbins incorporating miniature bobbins comprising a two colour turned wooden example, parting below the spangle to reveal a miniature bobbi...
Ten dot inscribed bone lace bobbins Betsy/Jane/Dear Lydia/William/Maryanm/ Ann/Elizabeth/Josephƒ/
Ten dot inscribed bone lace bobbins Betsy/Jane/Dear Lydia/William/Maryanm/ Ann/Elizabeth/Josephƒ/Eliza/Ann Couges with wooden splice end (10)
Twelve dot inscribed bone lace bobbins George/Thomas Waerrn 1872/Dear Fanny/Dear Ernest/Dear
Twelve dot inscribed bone lace bobbins George/Thomas Waerrn 1872/Dear Fanny/Dear Ernest/Dear Samuel/Hanry/Ruth/Emma Cox/Dear Hannah/Ant Jane/Jobe/...
Fourteen lace bobbins comprising seven in bone bound with coloured beads, a chip carved wooden
Fourteen lace bobbins comprising seven in bone bound with coloured beads, a chip carved wooden example with five lanterns, a wooden dot inscribed ...
Six spiral dot inscribed bone lace bobbins Lydia Atkins Born November 1881 I Wish To Wed The Lad I
Six spiral dot inscribed bone lace bobbins Lydia Atkins Born November 1881I Wish To Wed The Lad I LoveMar Gurt? My mother d...
A collection of lace bobbins comprising fifteen bone examples including Patty/Ann/Love Me Dearley,
A collection of lace bobbins comprising fifteen bone examples including Patty/Ann/Love Me Dearley, six wooden examples and a lace pricker the ivor...
Seven lace bobbins comprising four bone examples James, Ann, Robert, Christ, a wooden example James,
Seven lace bobbins comprising four bone examples James, Ann, Robert, Christ, a wooden example James, and two other wooden examples (7)
A late 19th Century miniature sewing machine ñYankeeî circular painted wooden frame and base,
A late 19th Century miniature sewing machine ñYankeeî circular painted wooden frame and base, metal platform and base stamped ïPatentÍ, 21.5cm high
A late 19th Century miniature sewing machine Stitch All, gilt decorated cast iron frame, platform stamped '22926' 15cm
A late 19th Century miniature sewing machine with table clamp, black painted frame, platform stamped
A late 19th Century miniature sewing machine with table clamp, black painted frame, platform stamped ïOur New No 10Í The Remedy Co. New Haven, Con...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising an early 19th Century Vernis Martin cylinder form bodkin case, the
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising an early 19th Century Vernis Martin cylinder form bodkin case, the gold ground with floral decoration, insects t...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a cardboard and scrap decorated ñEuropean Needle And Pin Caseî,
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a cardboard and scrap decorated ñEuropean Needle And Pin Caseî, general wear, 7.5cm, a rosewood cylinder Tunbrid...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ including a damaged wooden clamp, needlecases, plastic reel stand, hat
A mixed lot _ sewing _ including a damaged wooden clamp, needlecases, plastic reel stand, hat stretcher, Viquella needle gauge and others, pincush...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising four pairs of scissors, largest 10.5cm, a straw work scissor
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising four pairs of scissors, largest 10.5cm, a straw work scissor sheath, five ribbon threaders four in brass, a stai...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a red leather book form needle packet case ïHenry MillwardÍs
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a red leather book form needle packet case ïHenry MillwardÍs NeedlesÍ, 4.2cm, a strawberry form emery, a Chinese...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising button hooks and stilettos, a ceramic thimble shoe 10cm, a metal
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising button hooks and stilettos, a ceramic thimble shoe 10cm, a metal shoe pincushion, five ceramic half dolls, ivory f...
Three lucets comprising an unusual tortoiseshell example with pierced handle, 10cm, an ivory example
Three lucets comprising an unusual tortoiseshell example with pierced handle, 10cm, an ivory example 9cm and a bone example, 9cm (3)
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a selection of hanks of cotton, an ebony pin bowl, an Eagle Thread
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a selection of hanks of cotton, an ebony pin bowl, an Eagle Thread glass paperweight, three boxes of Kerr and CoÍs...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a bone and coquilla standing pincushion, 8cm, a patchwork pincushion, another of pear shape with metallic needle...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a tortoiseshell shuttle, sd, 11cm, four decorative brass retractable crochet hooks, two others, three stilettos,...
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