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An 18th Century continental painted porcelain thimble, the green ground with an oval panel of
An 18th Century continental painted porcelain thimble, the green ground with an oval panel of flowers within gilt lines Internal label T.S.L. 16...
A German silver thimble the frieze depicting Belvedere Palace, Vienna, below a hardstone top
A German silver thimble the frieze depicting Belvedere Palace, Vienna, below a hardstone top Internal label J. Pollitt 1993
A continental silver thimble with an oval plaque with the initial ñPî in an oval within a scroll
A continental silver thimble with an oval plaque with the initial ñPî in an oval within a scroll border with a female mask, indistinct mark ...
A mahogany and boxwood strung thimble display cabinet of Silvester type, glazed crossbanded door,
A mahogany and boxwood strung thimble display cabinet of Silvester type, glazed crossbanded door, arched to top and bottom, 46 x 31.5cm
Four circular disc form waxers, comprising an ivory example, one side carved with flowers, 25cm, two
Four circular disc form waxers, comprising an ivory example, one side carved with flowers, 25cm, two others one with metal pin decoration and a mo...
Four circular disc form waxers, comprising an ivory example carved to one side with fruit and
Four circular disc form waxers, comprising an ivory example carved to one side with fruit and leaves, 3cm dia, two others, and a mother of pearl e...
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...
A rare hanging lace bobbin dot inscribed ïWilliam Worsley, Hung, 1868
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/JosephÆ’/
Ten dot inscribed bone lace bobbins Betsy/Jane/Dear Lydia/William/Maryanm/ Ann/Elizabeth/JosephÆ’/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...
Two 19th Century lace pillow stands comprising a pine example with ïDÍ shaped open top, 46cm wide,
Two 19th Century lace pillow stands comprising a pine example with ïDÍ shaped open top, 46cm wide, an example with turned oak rail on stained pine...
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...
A comprehensive collection of modern lace bobbins in various materials many of traditional design,
A comprehensive collection of modern lace bobbins in various materials many of traditional design, many inscribed or decorated, 200 plus (200+)
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 gilt brass nanny broochŸ circular spangle in wire mount, 5cm
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 comprising four small shuttles, an ivory swivel form notelet, two small silver boxes,
A mixed lot comprising four small shuttles, an ivory swivel form notelet, two small silver boxes, a silver trowel bookmark, and eleven other piece...
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...
A late 18th Century early 19th Century silver filigree swivel notelet in the form of a fan, six
A late 18th Century early 19th Century silver filigree swivel notelet in the form of a fan, six ivory leaves one damaged, pierced floral quill wor...
Two 19th Century purses, comprising a knitted green example with bands of floral beadwork and
Two 19th Century purses, comprising a knitted green example with bands of floral beadwork and further trellis beadwork, elaborate gilt clasp, 16cm...
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)
An early 20th Century mahogany counter reel cabinet for ñClark and Co, Anchor Millsî of two drawers,
An early 20th Century mahogany counter reel cabinet for ñClark and Co, Anchor Millsî of two drawers, one with inset glazed panel in gilt on white ...
A wall mounting display case ñProcess of Thread Manufacture J + P Coats Ltd and Clark and Co Ltdî
A wall mounting display case ñProcess of Thread Manufacture J + P Coats Ltd and Clark and Co Ltdî displaying the process from Cotton Pod to finish...
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,...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an ivory disc form pincushion 4.2cm, a needlecase as a furled
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an ivory disc form pincushion 4.2cm, a needlecase as a furled umbrella with Stanhope (A Memory of Buxton, six view...
Five carved wooden Tyrolean sewing bears comprising an example on its back holding a brass bin bowl,
Five carved wooden Tyrolean sewing bears comprising an example on its back holding a brass bin bowl, 9cm, an example pushing a reel, 9cm, a seated...
A DewhurstÍs three drawer reel counter chest, painted plywood and cardboard, ïlabelÍ to top, 30.
A DewhurstÍs three drawer reel counter chest, painted plywood and cardboard, ïlabelÍ to top, 30.5cm wide
A group of sewing related emphemera comprising Mrs Warren _ The Shortway Crochet Lace Edging and
A group of sewing related emphemera comprising Mrs Warren _ The Shortway Crochet Lace Edging and Insertion Book, ink inscribed date 1852, two othe...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising five ivory crochet hooks with carved terminals, largest 16cm,
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising five ivory crochet hooks with carved terminals, largest 16cm, another, three tambour hooks, two sd, an ivory han...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising seventeen various thimbles, a brass thimble in trunk form case,
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising seventeen various thimbles, a brass thimble in trunk form case, two pairs of knitting needle protectors, two bon...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising pincushions, a set of enamel buttons, and other pieces (parcel)
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising pincushions, a set of enamel buttons, and other pieces (parcel)
A collection of sewing related ephemera comprising four duplicate Embroidery Pattern Books, 14 x
A collection of sewing related ephemera comprising four duplicate Embroidery Pattern Books, 14 x 10cm, another with concertina of coloured pattern...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a Tunbridge mosaic needlebook, one side inscribed ïNeedlesÍ the
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a Tunbridge mosaic needlebook, one side inscribed ïNeedlesÍ the other a view of a building, 7 x 4cm, a combination...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an engraved silver hexagonal tape measure of lantern form with
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an engraved silver hexagonal tape measure of lantern form with hanging loop, tape lacking, a Cantonese dragon carv...
A mixed lot _ sewing including a modern turned rosewood beehive compendium, matching tape, sundry
A mixed lot _ sewing including a modern turned rosewood beehive compendium, matching tape, sundry thimbles and compendiums/including a worn ñLittl...
Two J Rodgers and Sons ivory needle threaders each of turned cylinder form, one natural, one dark
Two J Rodgers and Sons ivory needle threaders each of turned cylinder form, one natural, one dark stained, each with two white metal numerical mou...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a good ivory tambour hook with steel mount, 13cm, two mother of
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a good ivory tambour hook with steel mount, 13cm, two mother of pearl stilettos, an 18th Century seam chisel lacki...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a bone egg form thimble case with reel, 5.5cm, two bone needlecases one with fist form terminal, four pairs of kni...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a leather cased companion with gilt handled scissors, old repair,
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a leather cased companion with gilt handled scissors, old repair, a folding mother of pearl handled knife and a bo...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an ivory thread barrel, 4cm, five various shuttles, largest 10cm,
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an ivory thread barrel, 4cm, five various shuttles, largest 10cm, a Mitrailleuseæcylinder needlecase, two others, ...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising 20th Century needlebooks, a wooden multiple reel in cylinder case,
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising 20th Century needlebooks, a wooden multiple reel in cylinder case, various sewing sets, needlepackets, darners, tw...
A thimble or pin cart and a mother of pearl purse, the cart in gilt brass with mother of pearl
A thimble or pin cart and a mother of pearl purse, the cart in gilt brass with mother of pearl dish pulled by a goat, on alabaster base, with bra...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an unusual 19th Century ivory hem measure engraved to 3_ inches, a
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising an unusual 19th Century ivory hem measure engraved to 3_ inches, a Palais Royal circular mother of pearl box with ...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a mother of pearl swivel notelet with mirror to cover, complete
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising a mother of pearl swivel notelet with mirror to cover, complete with pencil, 4.7cm, a mother of pearl silk winde...
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising two small reel stands one lacking rods, the other one spike,
A mixed lot _ sewing _ comprising two small reel stands one lacking rods, the other one spike, largest 15cm high, an inlaid rosewood etui with thi...
A mixed lot _ sewing comprising a mother of pearl shuttle, 8cm a painted and inscribed bone needlebook, a Georgian silver open top thimble, a mode...