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Six pairs of late 19th Century ornamental desk scissors with sheaths, comprising a graduated pair in
Six pairs of late 19th Century ornamental desk scissors with sheaths, comprising a graduated pair in Roman decorated brass sheath, 17cms, three si...
Six pairs of novelty and gadget scissors, comprising a boxed pair of ‘Knot Scissors – Hampson’s
Six pairs of novelty and gadget scissors, comprising a boxed pair of ‘Knot Scissors – Hampson’s Patent’, 11cms, a silver cased pair of scissors wi...
A cased set of four scissors and a scissor and thimble set, the first with oval section blades to
A cased set of four scissors and a scissor and thimble set, the first with oval section blades to part gilded engraved arms and oval loops, larges...
Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising an attractive early Georgian silver thimble guard with
Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising an attractive early Georgian silver thimble guard with engraved panel over a decorative frieze, two silver ...
Three thimble cases, comprising an early 19th Century bone egg covered in coloured beadwork trellis and containing a silver thimble, 4.8cm, a turn...
Eight thimbles, comprising two early 19th Century silver examples, both with deep decorated borders divided by a vacant cartouche, two later examp...
Four thimble cases and stands, comprising a slant top example in diamond pattern mother of pearl,
Four thimble cases and stands, comprising a slant top example in diamond pattern mother of pearl, interior with silver thimble and needle packet d...
Two thimbles, comprising a silver and red, white and blue enamel example engraved ‘A Stitch For
Two thimbles, comprising a silver and red, white and blue enamel example engraved ‘A Stitch For The Red White and Blue’, marks indistinct, and a g...
An attractive rose gold thimble probably American, the frieze engraved with flowers and leaves
An attractive rose gold thimble probably American, the frieze engraved with flowers and leaves divided by a rectangular unengraved cartouche, stam...
A silver thimble commemorating the Great Exhibition, the frieze with a view of Crystal Palace, the
A silver thimble commemorating the Great Exhibition, the frieze with a view of Crystal Palace, the rim inscribed ‘Great Exhibition Hyde Park 1851’...
A silver thimble, Crystal Palace, the frieze with a view of Crystal Palace and trees, the rim
A silver thimble, Crystal Palace, the frieze with a view of Crystal Palace and trees, the rim inscribed ‘Sydenham Crystal Palace’. ...
A rare James Fenton silver ‘bicycle’ thimble, the lady’s bicycle with pneumatic tyres against a leaf
A rare James Fenton silver ‘bicycle’ thimble, the lady’s bicycle with pneumatic tyres against a leaf and flower background, size 8, Birmingham, 18...
An English porcelain thimble circa 1840, painted with a bird on a flowering branch between gilt
An English porcelain thimble circa 1840, painted with a bird on a flowering branch between gilt lines. ...
An early 19th Century ivory vase form thimble case/pin cushion complete with thimble, painted in
An early 19th Century ivory vase form thimble case/pin cushion complete with thimble, painted in black and gilt in the chinoiserie style, the scre...
A fine early 19th Century carved coconut and bone thimble case of urn form, with ivory thimble,
A fine early 19th Century carved coconut and bone thimble case of urn form, with ivory thimble, the case carved with love birds and geometric moti...
Two 19th Century ivory thimble cases, comprising an acorn form example with internal reel and
Two 19th Century ivory thimble cases, comprising an acorn form example with internal reel and damaged silver thimble, 4.2cm, and a ring turned sta...
Two 19th Century ivory thimble cases and an ivory thimble, comprising an egg form example with
Two 19th Century ivory thimble cases and an ivory thimble, comprising an egg form example with composition thimble, 4cm, a Madras standing example...
An 18th Century gilt metal thimble case, with later gold thimble and mounted as a necklace with gold
An 18th Century gilt metal thimble case, with later gold thimble and mounted as a necklace with gold chain, the thimble case of octagonal egg form...
A collection of thimbles and thimble cases, comprising a Simons Bros Sterling silver thimble with
A collection of thimbles and thimble cases, comprising a Simons Bros Sterling silver thimble with cherub and garland border stamped ‘10’ in cardbo...
Three thimble cases and a needle case, comprising a vegetable ivory acorn form example with vegetable ivory thimble, 5.5cms, another similar with ...
An attractive 19th Century gold thimble, the part frosted frieze with leaf scroll edges divided by a
An attractive 19th Century gold thimble, the part frosted frieze with leaf scroll edges divided by a shield initialled ‘E’ over a gothic style rim...
A 19th Century silver gilt filigree thimble box in the form of a miniature sedan chair, glazed
A 19th Century silver gilt filigree thimble box in the form of a miniature sedan chair, glazed windows and silk lined interior, with a silver thim...
An early 19th Century ivory thimble case and thimble, probably Palais Royal, the egg form case
An early 19th Century ivory thimble case and thimble, probably Palais Royal, the egg form case with gilt flower head ferrule and on a baluster tur...
A 19th Century bone thimble case in the form of a Swiss chalet, the chimney with Stanhope (inoperative), mirrored windows, fenced base, 5.4cms. ...
An unusual late 18th Century/early 19th Century steel top silver thimble, engraved with initials ‘
An unusual late 18th Century/early 19th Century steel top silver thimble, engraved with initials ‘EJ’ and with an arched scroll engraved ‘E. Sparh...
Three 20th Century silver thimbles, comprising a continental example with Delft style enamel frieze,
Three 20th Century silver thimbles, comprising a continental example with Delft style enamel frieze, and two others by James Swann and Son one in ...
A Norwegian silver and enamel thimble by Askel Holmsen, with a lone skier set against an extensive
A Norwegian silver and enamel thimble by Askel Holmsen, with a lone skier set against an extensive mountainous winter landscape and the midnight s...
A rare Charles II commemorative silver thimble, with two oval panels, one depicting a wedding bust
A rare Charles II commemorative silver thimble, with two oval panels, one depicting a wedding bust portrait of Charles II and letters ‘C.R.’, the ...
A Palais Royal mother of pearl combination earspoon/ tweezer, the bowl with carved spiral mount to
A Palais Royal mother of pearl combination earspoon/ tweezer, the bowl with carved spiral mount to an enamel and gilt circular pansy motif, the up...
A mixed lot, sewing, comprising a bone lucet, 8.5cm, a bone needle case in the form of a furled
A mixed lot, sewing, comprising a bone lucet, 8.5cm, a bone needle case in the form of a furled umbrella the fist handle with Stanhope (Palace Hot...
An 18th Century seam knife or button hole cutter, the steel thistle shaped blade on baluster stem to
An 18th Century seam knife or button hole cutter, the steel thistle shaped blade on baluster stem to a turned hardwood handle, 7.5cm. ...
An early 20th Century three drawer oak counter display chest, the top with ‘J + P Coats Machine
An early 20th Century three drawer oak counter display chest, the top with ‘J + P Coats Machine Twist – Sheen’ emblem, the drawer fronts also insc...
An early 20th Century counter box, for Abel Morral’s of square form with four glazed compartments
An early 20th Century counter box, for Abel Morral’s of square form with four glazed compartments and four inscribed faded advertising panels incl...
A useful selection of sewing related reference books, comprising: Groves (S) – The History of Needlework Tools Taunton (N) – Ant...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising two marble hand coolers, a coquilla egg, 6.5cm, a straw work
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising two marble hand coolers, a coquilla egg, 6.5cm, a straw work circular box, 5cm, a cardboard box with embroidered ...
An early 20th Century sewing machine for a child, colour transfers on a black ground ‘Made in
An early 20th Century sewing machine for a child, colour transfers on a black ground ‘Made in Germany’, stamped to underside ‘KT2/401’, 25cm. ...
A late 19th Century Moldacot table clamp sewing machine, stamped ‘No. 7807 Moldacot Patent, London’,
A late 19th Century Moldacot table clamp sewing machine, stamped ‘No. 7807 Moldacot Patent, London’, complete with decorative tin and folded sheet...
An early 20th Century sewing machine ‘Baby’, in gilt on black, wooden plinth base, additional
An early 20th Century sewing machine ‘Baby’, in gilt on black, wooden plinth base, additional slide on platform, complete with tin carrying case. ...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising shop cards of buttons, a Bakerlite pin box, 8.5cms, a cardboard pin
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising shop cards of buttons, a Bakerlite pin box, 8.5cms, a cardboard pin box ‘Geo. Goodmans Victoria Pins’, 10.5cms, a...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising chrome frame wool winder on base, wooden mushroom darners, needle
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising chrome frame wool winder on base, wooden mushroom darners, needle books, embroidery aides, a leather cased set of...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising a 1920’s Turkish celluloid decorated cylinder with folding scissors, stiletto/reel, and crochet hook, 9cms, three...
An Edwardian walnut shop counter chest, of ten drawers, the panel sides inscribed ‘Briggs Court
An Edwardian walnut shop counter chest, of ten drawers, the panel sides inscribed ‘Briggs Court Silks’, each drawer with brass label holder and wi...
A late 19th Century Wilcox and Gibbs sewing machine, the platform with adjustable ‘stitches to an
A late 19th Century Wilcox and Gibbs sewing machine, the platform with adjustable ‘stitches to an inch’, gilt decorated black frame on moulded edg...
An early 19th Century ivory cased tool, possibly for drizzling, the totem style base to a slender
An early 19th Century ivory cased tool, possibly for drizzling, the totem style base to a slender turned stem unscrewing to reveal a gilded steel ...
Three French bone sewing items, comprising a fish form needle case, one glass eye only present,
Three French bone sewing items, comprising a fish form needle case, one glass eye only present, the ball terminal with Stanhope (two view image – ...
Two early 19th Century ivory sewing accessories, with burnt circle decoration comprising a book form
Two early 19th Century ivory sewing accessories, with burnt circle decoration comprising a book form combined needle flannel and pin cushion, 4.2 ...
Four 19th Century ivory pieces, comprising a pin cushion in the form of a miniature gavel, 4cm, a
Four 19th Century ivory pieces, comprising a pin cushion in the form of a miniature gavel, 4cm, a cylinder waxer, slight loss to one disc end, 2.5...
Four sewing tools, comprising a French gold engraved needle case of oval section, 6.5cm, a matching stiletto, an engraved border silver thimble, a...
A Victorian gilt brass nanny brooch, with domed red stone in leaf and scroll mount, stamped ‘DRGM
A Victorian gilt brass nanny brooch, with domed red stone in leaf and scroll mount, stamped ‘DRGM 682605’, 4.8cms. ...
A Victorian gilt brass nanny brooch, in near mint condition, original fresh gilt, circular spangle
A Victorian gilt brass nanny brooch, in near mint condition, original fresh gilt, circular spangle in wire and leaf mount, stamped ‘DRGM 265+++’, ...
A set of four graduated ‘Sterling’ ribbon threaders, all with leaf scroll engraved decoration and
A set of four graduated ‘Sterling’ ribbon threaders, all with leaf scroll engraved decoration and marked for ‘Simon Bros.’, largest 7cms, in origi...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising a horn shuttle with inlaid mother of pearl, some lacking, 7cms, a
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising a horn shuttle with inlaid mother of pearl, some lacking, 7cms, a bone egg decorated in geometric beadwork, some ...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising a silver disc form pin cushion, 3.5cms, an octagonal celluloid
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising a silver disc form pin cushion, 3.5cms, an octagonal celluloid example one side with a view of a fisherman, 3.7cm...
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising two rectangular leatherette sewing boxes both with a selection of
A mixed lot – sewing, comprising two rectangular leatherette sewing boxes both with a selection of tools, largest, 18cms, a red leather needle wal...
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