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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 very fine early 19th Century carved and pierced ivory thimble egg, the trellis pierced ground with
A very fine early 19th Century carved and pierced ivory thimble egg, the trellis pierced ground with panels of vertical piercing carved with cheru...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising three alternate woods ball form darners, a similar mushroom darner,
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising three alternate woods ball form darners, a similar mushroom darner, 10cms, a turned mahogany cylinder thimble/ree...
A group of American 'sterling' white metal sewing tools, comprising three graduated ribbon threaders, 6.5cms, another engraved, a hem measure, 10....
An 18th Century steel button hole cutter or seam knife, turned horn handle, 7cms. ...
A mixed lot - mostly sewing, comprising a cased continental three piece sewing set with matched
A mixed lot - mostly sewing, comprising a cased continental three piece sewing set with matched thimble and scissors, 13.6cms, a mother of pearl t...
A rare 18th Century silver mellore, unmarked, of typical pointed form, 7.8cms. ...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a 'John Bond's Crystal Palace Presentation Linen Stretcher', 7cms
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a 'John Bond's Crystal Palace Presentation Linen Stretcher', 7cms dia., a box wood tape measure, a fabric adverti...
A mixed lot - mostly sewing, and of 20th Century origin including a Daisy loom, Kay's Practical
A mixed lot - mostly sewing, and of 20th Century origin including a Daisy loom, Kay's Practical Embroiderer, two knitting cylinders, a small mat w...
A gilt brass nanny brooch, the spangle in wire and trefoil mount, complete with reel and needle
A gilt brass nanny brooch, the spangle in wire and trefoil mount, complete with reel and needle cylinder, stamped 'DRGM 268036' in a leatherette c...
Three disc form waxers, comprising a good silver example each side with a chased border of flowers
Three disc form waxers, comprising a good silver example each side with a chased border of flowers and birds, 2.1cms dia., a rosewood roundel turn...
A glass hand cooler, of deep blue/black colour and of egg form decorated in the style of Mary
A glass hand cooler, of deep blue/black colour and of egg form decorated in the style of Mary Gregory with a girl in a wooded landscape, 8cms. ...
Five disc form waxers, comprising a Tyrolean stag horn example one side carved with a dog, 2.2cms, a
Five disc form waxers, comprising a Tyrolean stag horn example one side carved with a dog, 2.2cms, a carved ivory example, a silver example, and t...
Two needle threaders, comprising a turned ivory, cylinder form example with white metal plaque
Two needle threaders, comprising a turned ivory, cylinder form example with white metal plaque stamped 'Rodgers and Sons Inventors', 8.7cms, and a...
A rare skein book, the leather boards inset with panels of geometric and floral beadwork, hinged
A rare skein book, the leather boards inset with panels of geometric and floral beadwork, hinged brass clasp, thirty envelope form compartments ea...
A rare 18th Century seam knife or button hole cutter in its original wooden cylinder case, turned
A rare 18th Century seam knife or button hole cutter in its original wooden cylinder case, turned steel thistle end stem with turned wooden handle...
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century ivory pieces comprising burnt circle waxer, 2.2cms, a floral
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century ivory pieces comprising burnt circle waxer, 2.2cms, a floral carved emery, 2.4cms, a tambour hook, 12.5cms, a p...
19th Century ivory and bone sewing items, comprising a Chinese carved ivory sewing clamp, 15cms, a
19th Century ivory and bone sewing items, comprising a Chinese carved ivory sewing clamp, 15cms, a similar cylinder needle case, 9cms, various net...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a soft metal pig pin cushion, 5.5cms, two wooden cylinder needle
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a soft metal pig pin cushion, 5.5cms, two wooden cylinder needle cases, two thimble compendiums, two mother of pe...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a leather heart shaped sewing case with seven tools, 14cms, another
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a leather heart shaped sewing case with seven tools, 14cms, another of curved end rectangular form with four tool...
A fine late 18th Century embroidered ribbon reel, the black silk ground embroidered to one side with
A fine late 18th Century embroidered ribbon reel, the black silk ground embroidered to one side with a flowering pansy within a feather border and...
A 19th Century turned ivory needle threader, the white metal plaque inscribed '(E)nglish Royal
A 19th Century turned ivory needle threader, the white metal plaque inscribed '(E)nglish Royal Lonnad Righton', 8.5cms. ...
Three 19th Century Anglo Indian ivory sewing pieces with burnt circle decoration, comprising a
Three 19th Century Anglo Indian ivory sewing pieces with burnt circle decoration, comprising a cylinder tape measure, tape within, 3.2cms, a disc ...
Five 19th Century ivory pieces, comprising two shuttles, 10cms, and 7.8cms, two thread winders,
Five 19th Century ivory pieces, comprising two shuttles, 10cms, and 7.8cms, two thread winders, and a swivel notelet. (5) ...
Two bone sewing implements, probably French Prisoner of War work, comprising a four fold pocket
Two bone sewing implements, probably French Prisoner of War work, comprising a four fold pocket knife type example, the arms as crochet hooks, two...
A gilt brass nanny brooch, circular spangle in leaf and wire mount, the cylinder body correctly
A gilt brass nanny brooch, circular spangle in leaf and wire mount, the cylinder body correctly fitted with a pencil, the cylinder stamped 'Ges Ge...
A mixed lot, sewing, comprising a pair of steel bladed scissors with engraved silver arms and loops,
A mixed lot, sewing, comprising a pair of steel bladed scissors with engraved silver arms and loops, 9cms, a pair of steel stork scissors, 9cms, a...
A mixed lot of 19th Century Chinese export ivory pieces, mostly with carved decoration including
A mixed lot of 19th Century Chinese export ivory pieces, mostly with carved decoration including four sewing clamps, one incomplete, a pair of cyl...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a pair of 19th Century ivory knitting needle protectors, a similar snowflake thread winder, a reversible stiletto...
A collection of modern sewing related items, comprising four figural plated pin cushions on oval box
A collection of modern sewing related items, comprising four figural plated pin cushions on oval box bases, 4.5cms, another as a lady's hat, an eg...
Ten advertising boxes and packets of hooks and loops, swan bill hooks, silki-hoops, most unopened,
Ten advertising boxes and packets of hooks and loops, swan bill hooks, silki-hoops, most unopened, largest 6 x 4cms. (10) ...
Pattern books for needleworks, late 19th Century, concertina form, some lacking covers, largest 17.5
Pattern books for needleworks, late 19th Century, concertina form, some lacking covers, largest 17.5 x 7cms closed. (6) ...
Six 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory sewing tools, with burnt circle decoration comprising a cylinder
Six 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory sewing tools, with burnt circle decoration comprising a cylinder tape measure with reduced printed tape, 2.4cm...
Seven 19th Century ivory sewing tools, comprising a shuttle, 12cms, two needle cases one with
Seven 19th Century ivory sewing tools, comprising a shuttle, 12cms, two needle cases one with crown carved ends, 10cms, a stiletto incorporating a...
A rare mid 19th Century skein balance, the rosewood beam with central ribbon (frayed and worn) and
A rare mid 19th Century skein balance, the rosewood beam with central ribbon (frayed and worn) and beadwork suspension, each end scroll mounted wi...
Two scarce netting stirrups, and associated items comprising a blue ribbon example with neatly
Two scarce netting stirrups, and associated items comprising a blue ribbon example with neatly stitched foot plate, the ribbon with work in progre...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a crude wooden reel stand, 19.5cms, a cross frame extending wool
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a crude wooden reel stand, 19.5cms, a cross frame extending wool winder on clamp base below a pin cushion, anothe...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a steel chain chatelaine, a 19th Century ivory cotton barrel, 6cms,
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a steel chain chatelaine, a 19th Century ivory cotton barrel, 6cms, two thimble cases one as a mother of pearl eg...
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century ivory and bone pieces comprising a Dieppe carved fisherman needle
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century ivory and bone pieces comprising a Dieppe carved fisherman needle case, lacking feet, 5cms, two similar ivory t...
A mixed lot - sewing, mostly 19th Century ivory and bone pieces comprising two rectangular frame
A mixed lot - sewing, mostly 19th Century ivory and bone pieces comprising two rectangular frame ivory clamps, one lacking finial, one with reduce...
Three 19th Century needle threaders, comprising a green stained ivory example the metal plate
Three 19th Century needle threaders, comprising a green stained ivory example the metal plate stamped 'J. Rodgers and Sons Inventors 4 to 8', 8cms...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a silver plated spool knave on chain and clip, 24cms, a brass frame
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a silver plated spool knave on chain and clip, 24cms, a brass frame reel holder, 15cms, a canvas ribbon edged woo...
Two 19th Century skein holders, comprising a glazed cotton example with cross stitch decoration
Two 19th Century skein holders, comprising a glazed cotton example with cross stitch decoration and silk bound edges and incorporating a double ne...
A rectangular cardboard box containing needle packets, the lid in Bristol card decorated in geometric bead work, containing twenty three decorativ...
Three pieces, comprising a 19th Century small booklet titled 'Crochet Edgings', with six pages of
Three pieces, comprising a 19th Century small booklet titled 'Crochet Edgings', with six pages of worked samples, 11.9cms, a woven hair memorium b...
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century and later, comprising a rectangular frame ivory clamp, finial
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century and later, comprising a rectangular frame ivory clamp, finial damaged, 9cms, a tortoiseshell cylinder bodkin ca...
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising two cased sewing sets one with mother of pearl tools, one pair of
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising two cased sewing sets one with mother of pearl tools, one pair of scissors matched, 17cms, eight pairs of button ...
A rare 19th Century steel mellore, 8.2cms. †See Grove(S), The History of Needlework Tools, Page 91. ...
A four drawer walnut counter reel chest, the top with printed label for 'C.A. Rickards Machine
A four drawer walnut counter reel chest, the top with printed label for 'C.A. Rickards Machine Sewing Embroidery Silk, Bell Busk Mill via Leeds', ...
A useful selection of reference books, comprising: Sullivan(K), Needlework Tools and Accessories - A Dutch Tradition. ...
A mixed lot of 19th Century Chinese carved ivory and bone pieces, comprising three various clamps
A mixed lot of 19th Century Chinese carved ivory and bone pieces, comprising three various clamps and a part clamp, largest 13cms, a tapering cyli...
A card display of four lace bobbins, Downton bob-tailed dumps comprising three bone examples,
A card display of four lace bobbins, Downton bob-tailed dumps comprising three bone examples, 7cms, and a rare ivory example, 8.5cms, with note of...
A card display of four lace bobbins, two in ivory or bone, 7cms, a modern ebony and silver example
A card display of four lace bobbins, two in ivory or bone, 7cms, a modern ebony and silver example and another in brass, 12cms. (4) ...
Two mounted displays of lace bobbins, comprising a card of four wooden examples with countries of
Two mounted displays of lace bobbins, comprising a card of four wooden examples with countries of origin, largest 15cms, and a folding display of ...
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