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Two unusual 19th Century small format knitting sheaths, comprising a small silver example, French or
Two unusual 19th Century small format knitting sheaths, comprising a small silver example, French or Dutch, one side with wriggle work borders and...
Two 19th Century knitting sheaths, both Ex. W.J. Shepherd Collection, the first in oak, probably
Two 19th Century knitting sheaths, both Ex. W.J. Shepherd Collection, the first in oak, probably Welsh, initialled and dated ïH.W. 1857Í with geom...
Two 19th Century wooden knitting sheaths comprising a slightly curved example in fruitwood stamped
Two 19th Century wooden knitting sheaths comprising a slightly curved example in fruitwood stamped with two flower heads to a brass mount, 17cm, a...
Two 19th Century knitting sheaths, comprising a square section ivory example with leaf and geometric
Two 19th Century knitting sheaths, comprising a square section ivory example with leaf and geometric carved decoration, hole to each end, 15.5cm, ...
Three 19th Century knitting sticks each of delicate turned tapering form, probably Dutch, two with
Three 19th Century knitting sticks each of delicate turned tapering form, probably Dutch, two with brass end mounts, the other ivory, largest 23.5...
A Welsh fruitwood knitting stick, curved tapering mount initialled in brass pins ñA.P.î over a
A Welsh fruitwood knitting stick, curved tapering mount initialled in brass pins ñA.P.î over a faceted knop and turned tapering shaft, 20cm
A carved fruitwood knitting stick of clothes peg form, curved, initialled and dated ñS.A. 1787î to
A carved fruitwood knitting stick of clothes peg form, curved, initialled and dated ñS.A. 1787î to the reverse, the front face carved with a bird ...
A carved and stained knitting stick of tent peg form, with slot, extensively carved with geometric
A carved and stained knitting stick of tent peg form, with slot, extensively carved with geometric motifs, 14.5cm
An unusual early 19th Century silver knitting sheath, French or Dutch, the tapering cylinder of
An unusual early 19th Century silver knitting sheath, French or Dutch, the tapering cylinder of curved form with engraved niello bands the mount i...
An early 19th Century silver knitting stick of tapering cylinder form, Dutch, with three figural
An early 19th Century silver knitting stick of tapering cylinder form, Dutch, with three figural panels amid flowers and terminating in a turned p...
An unusual early 19th Century Dutch silver mounted knitting stick, of tapering cylinder form bound
An unusual early 19th Century Dutch silver mounted knitting stick, of tapering cylinder form bound in geometric coloured quill work with silver ti...
A long fruitwood knitting sheath of Teesdale type, the curved blade with geometric and floral carved
A long fruitwood knitting sheath of Teesdale type, the curved blade with geometric and floral carved and punched decoration, the reverse scratch ...
A 19th Century turned ivory tapering knitting stick with leaf carved and spiral turned decoration,
A 19th Century turned ivory tapering knitting stick with leaf carved and spiral turned decoration, 14.5cm
An elaborate 19th Century knitting sheath of curved scrolling form, probably Teesdale, the face
An elaborate 19th Century knitting sheath of curved scrolling form, probably Teesdale, the face carved with zig zags, dog tooth decoration and bra...
A 19th Century knitting sheath in sycamore, of curved scrolling form to a turned stem, possibly Eden
A 19th Century knitting sheath in sycamore, of curved scrolling form to a turned stem, possibly Eden Vale, 27.5cm
Two knitting sheaths, comprising a curved pale wood example, dated and initialled ñ1904 _ J.A.î with
Two knitting sheaths, comprising a curved pale wood example, dated and initialled ñ1904 _ J.A.î with geometric step cut stem, probably Teesdale, 2...
A leather knitterÍs belt or whisk, 90cm, and three cardboard knitting needle wallets, including ñThe
A leather knitterÍs belt or whisk, 90cm, and three cardboard knitting needle wallets, including ñThe St Francisî and ñThe Douglasî, 18.2cm (4)
An early 19th Century ivory knitting stick, probably French, of rectangular section and tapering
An early 19th Century ivory knitting stick, probably French, of rectangular section and tapering form, 15cm
A good early 19th Century wooden English knitting stick, the violin scroll terminal with star carved
A good early 19th Century wooden English knitting stick, the violin scroll terminal with star carved decoration, the body with chip carved and oth...
A Georgian mahogany boxwood strung and cross banded clamp of rectangular form fitted drawer to one
A Georgian mahogany boxwood strung and cross banded clamp of rectangular form fitted drawer to one end below a pincushion top, 10.5 cm wide
Four sewing clamps comprising a painted Tunbridge ware cylinder example with pincushion top,
Four sewing clamps comprising a painted Tunbridge ware cylinder example with pincushion top, fitted with tape, lacking tape and spindle, worn, 6cm...
Three metal sewing clamps comprising a brass humming bird example with two pincushions, one detached, 14cm, and two steel examples one with pincus...
A pair of early 19th Century ivory winding clamps, the rectangular frames below tapering reels and
A pair of early 19th Century ivory winding clamps, the rectangular frames below tapering reels and cup tops, 15cm (2)
Two 19th Century ivory sewing clamps, comprising an example with carved ïCÍ frame below a reel
Two 19th Century ivory sewing clamps, comprising an example with carved ïCÍ frame below a reel top, 13cm, and another with rectangular frame surmo...
Three polished steel sewing clamps, comprising a cut steel example with hook below a trough form
Three polished steel sewing clamps, comprising a cut steel example with hook below a trough form pincushion top, 14cm, another below a circular pi...
Four sewing clamps comprising a gilt brass humming bird example the frame with needlecase below a
Four sewing clamps comprising a gilt brass humming bird example the frame with needlecase below a sprung bird and pin cushion, 13cm, a pair of woo...
Three 19th Century carved ivory Canton clamps of variant forms each with crudely carved decoration, largest, 12.5cm (3)
Two steel sewing clamps comprising a 19th Century turned and cut steel example, the rectangular
Two steel sewing clamps comprising a 19th Century turned and cut steel example, the rectangular frame hook below a trough form pincushion, 15cm an...
Four sewing clamps, comprising an early 19th Century ivory pair, the rectangular frames below turned
Four sewing clamps, comprising an early 19th Century ivory pair, the rectangular frames below turned finials and reel tops, 9cm, and two steel exa...
Three 19th Century ivory sewing clamps comprising a turned ïCÍ frame example below a reel and cup
Three 19th Century ivory sewing clamps comprising a turned ïCÍ frame example below a reel and cup form pincushion, 14cm high, and two with rectang...
A pair of rosewood winding clamps the turned rectangular frames below birdcage reels and cup tops,
A pair of rosewood winding clamps the turned rectangular frames below birdcage reels and cup tops, minor variations to cups, 17cm high (2)
Four metal sewing clamps comprising a plated hemming bird example with pincushion, 13cm high,
Four metal sewing clamps comprising a plated hemming bird example with pincushion, 13cm high, another in brass the bird with vacant screw aperture...
An attractive part gilded steel sewing clamp, the rectangular frame mounted with a hook below a
An attractive part gilded steel sewing clamp, the rectangular frame mounted with a hook below a trough form pincushion, gilded highlights, 14cm hi...
Four sewing clamps comprising a boxwood example, the vase form top below a screw off cover with
Four sewing clamps comprising a boxwood example, the vase form top below a screw off cover with pincushion, 20cm high, a rosewood rectangular fram...
Three rosewood sewing clamps comprising a turned ïCÍ frame example below a vase form pincushion top,
Three rosewood sewing clamps comprising a turned ïCÍ frame example below a vase form pincushion top, 17cm high, another with turned rectangular fr...
Three rosewood sewing clamps comprising an example with book form clamp below a tall reel, 26cm,
Three rosewood sewing clamps comprising an example with book form clamp below a tall reel, 26cm, another of cylinder form with roundel end below a...
Two pairs of wooden clamps comprising a large pair of winding clamps with turned frames, 27cm, and a
Two pairs of wooden clamps comprising a large pair of winding clamps with turned frames, 27cm, and a smaller pair with book form bases below taper...
Various clamps, swifts etc comprising two circular embroidery frames on barrel form clamps, 15.5 and
Various clamps, swifts etc comprising two circular embroidery frames on barrel form clamps, 15.5 and 19cm dia, three swifts or wool winders, one l...
Two Avery brass needle packet cases comprising ïFootstoolÍ stamped ïW Avery and Sons, RedditchÍ with
Two Avery brass needle packet cases comprising ïFootstoolÍ stamped ïW Avery and Sons, RedditchÍ with registration mark, 5.2cm, and ïThe Quadruple ...
Seven needlecases comprising a bone umbrella form example with Stanhope (Scarborough six views),
Seven needlecases comprising a bone umbrella form example with Stanhope (Scarborough six views), 11cm, four other bone and ivory examples includin...
Nine needlecases comprising a celluloid example of umbrella form fitted to the point with a pencil, 13.5cm, a turned bone example with needle thre...
Four needle books and boxes comprising a tortoiseshell example of knife box form, white metal lid
Four needle books and boxes comprising a tortoiseshell example of knife box form, white metal lid plaque, bone internal divisions, 5.2cm high, a r...
Two pin cards comprising a Bristol card example of square sampler form each side with an alphabet
Two pin cards comprising a Bristol card example of square sampler form each side with an alphabet within a green silk pin stuck border, 8cm square...
A white metal needle packet case by ïW Avery and Son, RedditchÍ, 7cm, another for ïAbel MorrallÍsÍ,
A white metal needle packet case by ïW Avery and Son, RedditchÍ, 7cm, another for ïAbel MorrallÍsÍ, and another ïThe Silver Casket, W Avery and ...
A fine trio of 19th Century silver gilt engraved and coral mounted sewing tools attributed to
A fine trio of 19th Century silver gilt engraved and coral mounted sewing tools attributed to Asprey, comprising a needlecase, 7.7cm, a stiletto 8...
A rare 18th Century silver filigree combination needle/thimble case complete with matched period
A rare 18th Century silver filigree combination needle/thimble case complete with matched period silver thimble, the two stage case of tapering cy...
A late 18th Century English silver needle or bodkin case of tapering form and oval section with
A late 18th Century English silver needle or bodkin case of tapering form and oval section with bright cut floral and swag decoration, one side wi...
An 18th Century English silver filigree needlebook the cover and spine with panels of floral
An 18th Century English silver filigree needlebook the cover and spine with panels of floral filigree over red silk linings, twin hinged clasps, c...
A scarce tortoiseshell combination needlepacket box/thimble case of knife box form, the lid with
A scarce tortoiseshell combination needlepacket box/thimble case of knife box form, the lid with white metal tablet, interior in plum velvet and s...
a tortoiseshell combination needle packet/thimble box of knife box form, white metal tablet to
a tortoiseshell combination needle packet/thimble box of knife box form, white metal tablet to lid, interior in blue velvet with thimble stand and...
a palais Royal needlecase and matching stiletto, the needlecase of rectangular form, gilt ferrule,
a palais Royal needlecase and matching stiletto, the needlecase of rectangular form, gilt ferrule, oval enamel and gilt pansy motif, 7cm, and a si...
Two ivory pea pod needlecases comprising a plain example, 9.5cm, the other inscribed in script to
Two ivory pea pod needlecases comprising a plain example, 9.5cm, the other inscribed in script to one side ïBoulognue/ƒÍ to the other incised with...
Three ivory needlecases comprising a quiver form example, one side inset with a verre eglomise
Three ivory needlecases comprising a quiver form example, one side inset with a verre eglomise panel, 7.2cm, another as furled umbrella the finia...
A fine Palais Royal needlecase in the form of a furled umbrella, the body with painted decoration to
A fine Palais Royal needlecase in the form of a furled umbrella, the body with painted decoration to a gilt metal point, the handle in painted gil...
Three needlecases comprising a French ivory example with crown carved terminals, 9.5cm, a Chinese
Three needlecases comprising a French ivory example with crown carved terminals, 9.5cm, a Chinese carved ivory needlecase of tapering cylinder for...
A fine carved ivory needlecase in the form of a basket of fruit, the underside carved as a basket
A fine carved ivory needlecase in the form of a basket of fruit, the underside carved as a basket work, 7cm
A fine figural carved ivory needlecase of cylinder form, the upper section carved as a woman wearing
A fine figural carved ivory needlecase of cylinder form, the upper section carved as a woman wearing a hat and carrying a basket, the lower sectio...
A fine pair of Late 18th Century Dieppe carved ivory standing figural needlecases in the form of
A fine pair of Late 18th Century Dieppe carved ivory standing figural needlecases in the form of fisher folk, the male figure in pill box style ha...
Three ivory needlebooks comprising a large example the cover pierced and carved with baskets,
Three ivory needlebooks comprising a large example the cover pierced and carved with baskets, cornucopia and flowers, red silk lining, 8 x 5cm, a ...
Nine needlecases comprising two examples as furled umbrellas, one part red stained, both with
Nine needlecases comprising two examples as furled umbrellas, one part red stained, both with Stanhopes (Ilfracombe/Giants Causeway), 10.5cm, a sp...
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