Refine your search
Sale Section
- A Collection of Caddy Spoons (10)
- A Collection of Wine Labels (16)
- Bodkin Cases and Bodkins (12)
- Buttons (39)
- Chatelaines (7)
- Knitting Sticks and Sheaths (9)
- Knitting, Crochet, Netting and Tambouring (46)
- Mauchline and Related Wares (4)
- Miscellaneous (48)
- Miscellaneous Sewing (72)
- Needle Cases and Related Containers (89)
- Needle Packets (13)
- Needleworks, Costume, Lace and Purses (30)
- Pin Cushions (63)
- Reels, Reel Stands and Winders (41)
- Scissors (25)
- Sewing Boxes, Etuis, Companions and other Boxes (103)
- Sewing Clamps (10)
- Shuttles (6)
- Stilettos (2)
- Tape Measures and Measurement (30)
- Tartan Ware (8)
- Thimbles and Thimble Cases (112)
- Tunbridge ware (141)
Estimate
Category
- Collectables (514)
- Silver & Silver-plated items (133)
- Textiles (55)
- Furniture (28)
- Jewellery (21)
- Arms, Armour & Militaria (20)
- Metalware (19)
- Models, Toys, Dolls & Games (19)
- Books & Periodicals (18)
- Vintage Fashion (17)
- Tools (13)
- Ceramics (12)
- Stamps (11)
- Porcelain (10)
- Glassware (9)
- Kitchenalia (9)
- Clocks (5)
- Scientific Instruments (5)
- Coins (4)
- Salvage & Architectural Antiques (4)
- Sporting Memorabilia & Equipment (4)
- Writing Instruments (4)
- Barometers (3)
- Lighting (3)
- Musical Instruments & Memorabilia (3)
- Prints (3)
- Sculpture (3)
- Watches & Watch accessories (3)
- Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia (2)
- Carpets & Rugs (1)
- Chinese Works of Art (1)
- Islamic Works of Art (1)
- Japanese Works of Art (1)
- Oil, Acrylic paintings & Mixed Media (1)
- Photographs (1)
- Watercolours (1)
Filtered by:
- Item Type
- List
- Grid
A subscription to the Price Guide is required to view results for auctions ten days or older. Click here for more information
Seventeen larger format pin cushions, comprising five Eskimo shoe examples, largest 11cms, a
Seventeen larger format pin cushions, comprising five Eskimo shoe examples, largest 11cms, a standing double ended bone example damaged, a pair fo...
A 17th Century silk and metal thread embroidered pin cushion, circa 1660, one side with a monogram
A 17th Century silk and metal thread embroidered pin cushion, circa 1660, one side with a monogram apparently 'AARR' below a crown within flower h...
A large silver fish form pin cushion, Chester 1908, Sampson Mordan and Co. Ltd., Rd 531003, 8.5cms
A large silver fish form pin cushion, Chester 1908, Sampson Mordan and Co. Ltd., Rd 531003, 8.5cms wide, 4.5cms high. ...
Four pin discs and a printed card, comprising a printed silk example, one side with map of '
Four pin discs and a printed card, comprising a printed silk example, one side with map of 'England and Wales', the other 'Scotland', general wear...
Three pin cushions and a thimble case, comprising an ebony bucket form bone mounted pin cushion, the
Three pin cushions and a thimble case, comprising an ebony bucket form bone mounted pin cushion, the swing handle inscribed 'From Harrogate', 7.5c...
Ten pin cushions and emeries, comprising a silk basket form example, 5.5cms, a horn disc form
Ten pin cushions and emeries, comprising a silk basket form example, 5.5cms, a horn disc form example, a pin stuck fish, four other pin cushions a...
A late 18th Century French enamel etui, of oval section and tapering form, the pale blue ground with
A late 18th Century French enamel etui, of oval section and tapering form, the pale blue ground with wavy vertical stripes in black and gold and r...
A tortoiseshell and brass inlaid Boulle style French etui, stamped 'Lund, London', the shaped oval
A tortoiseshell and brass inlaid Boulle style French etui, stamped 'Lund, London', the shaped oval case with engraved brass trailing leaves encirc...
A late 18th Century tortoiseshell and silver inlaid etui, of elongated octagonal section and
A late 18th Century tortoiseshell and silver inlaid etui, of elongated octagonal section and tapering form, attractively inlaid with vacant ovals,...
An early 19th Century brown silk and cream embroidered sewing wallet, unfolding to form a skein
An early 19th Century brown silk and cream embroidered sewing wallet, unfolding to form a skein holder and terminating in a three tier graduated f...
An early 19th Century maroon leather rectangular etui with silver fittings in the style of Joseph
An early 19th Century maroon leather rectangular etui with silver fittings in the style of Joseph Taylor, the flush fitted velvet base with foldin...
A 19th Century French silver gilt sewing companion, of tapering cylinder form in imitation of basket
A 19th Century French silver gilt sewing companion, of tapering cylinder form in imitation of basket weave, the screw cover with hanging loop and ...
A late 19th Century gilt metal etui for a child in the form of a rustic bee hive, the hinged cover
A late 19th Century gilt metal etui for a child in the form of a rustic bee hive, the hinged cover arranged as storks of corn and with four applie...
A late 18th Century vellum, print decorated and material sewing companion, of rectangular form,
A late 18th Century vellum, print decorated and material sewing companion, of rectangular form, initialled to the front in a crescent 'AE + CP', t...
Three sewing companions, comprising a rectangular celluloid sewing box for a child with gilt metal
Three sewing companions, comprising a rectangular celluloid sewing box for a child with gilt metal mounts and fitted interior, 11.5cms, a leather ...
A satinwood Palais Royal sewing box circa 1830, the bombe sides below an undulating top centred by a
A satinwood Palais Royal sewing box circa 1830, the bombe sides below an undulating top centred by a steel carrying handle within a border of face...
A rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid sewing box circa 1840, of near oval form raised on four ring
A rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid sewing box circa 1840, of near oval form raised on four ring turned bun feet, the lid with cut panels of flo...
A card and ribbon sewing pannier of hexagonal form circa 1840, with seven pencil drawn views of
A card and ribbon sewing pannier of hexagonal form circa 1840, with seven pencil drawn views of buildings and landscapes, divided by blue ribbon, ...
A mahogany, line inlaid and crossbanded mahogany sewing box of sarcophogal form, circa 1820,
A mahogany, line inlaid and crossbanded mahogany sewing box of sarcophogal form, circa 1820, floral patterned brass ball feet, double eagle ring s...
A Palais Royal satinwood sewing box, circa 1840, the bombe sides below a moulded lid with central
A Palais Royal satinwood sewing box, circa 1840, the bombe sides below a moulded lid with central burr panel mounted with a brass carrying handle,...
A well fitted rosewood rectangular sewing box, circa 1840, the base and top with bobbin turned
A well fitted rosewood rectangular sewing box, circa 1840, the base and top with bobbin turned mouldings. The pink paper compartmentalised and lid...
A rectangular figured mahogany sewing box, circa 1830, the lid with crossbanded chamfered edges, the
A rectangular figured mahogany sewing box, circa 1830, the lid with crossbanded chamfered edges, the compartmentalised interior with a few accesso...
A Japanese oak sewing box, circa 1900, fitted with an arrangement of five drawers below a bracket
A Japanese oak sewing box, circa 1900, fitted with an arrangement of five drawers below a bracket and arm fitted with a small box over a drawer, 2...
A French leather sewing box for a child in the form of a dome top travelling trunk, circa 1870,
A French leather sewing box for a child in the form of a dome top travelling trunk, circa 1870, one end fitted with a drawer the red leather lid a...
A French goat cart etui for a child, circa 1860, the alabaster rectangular base supporting two
A French goat cart etui for a child, circa 1860, the alabaster rectangular base supporting two gilt metal harnessed goats pulling a cart in the fo...
An early 19th Century blonde tortoiseshell rectangular box, the slightly domed lid with white
An early 19th Century blonde tortoiseshell rectangular box, the slightly domed lid with white metal initialled tablet, the interior lined in origi...
A well fitted Palais Royal satinwood and cut steel mounted sewing box, circa 1830, of rectangular
A well fitted Palais Royal satinwood and cut steel mounted sewing box, circa 1830, of rectangular form raised on four bone feet with mother of pea...
A French white lacquer sewing box with mother of pearl fittings, circa 1870, of rectangular form,
A French white lacquer sewing box with mother of pearl fittings, circa 1870, of rectangular form, the exterior, particularly the top, badly worn. ...
A tortoiseshell sewing box, circa 1810, of rectangular form veneered in pewter edged segments with a
A tortoiseshell sewing box, circa 1810, of rectangular form veneered in pewter edged segments with a silver plated escutcheon and lid tablet. The ...
An inlaid satinwood toilet and sewing box in the style of Palais Royal, circa 1830, of rectangular
An inlaid satinwood toilet and sewing box in the style of Palais Royal, circa 1830, of rectangular form the front and lid inlaid in rosewood with ...
A penwork sewing box of scarophagal form, circa 1810, the sides decorated with urns, flowers and
A penwork sewing box of scarophagal form, circa 1810, the sides decorated with urns, flowers and leaves, the lid with dancing female figures and a...
A walnut and inlaid sewing box, circa 1880, of rectangular form, the front and lid inlaid in various
A walnut and inlaid sewing box, circa 1880, of rectangular form, the front and lid inlaid in various woods with scrolls, herringbone, and pewter i...
A split and coloured straw work box, probably French prisoner of war work, circa 1810, of rectangular form, the front fitted with a drawer below a...
An unusual Madeiran sewing box labelled for 'Antonio Jose D'Abreu, Madeira', circa 1870, of rectangular form, the lid inlaid in geometric marquetr...
A walnut and inlaid weighted netting box, circa 1790, the banded base fitted with a drawer, the
A walnut and inlaid weighted netting box, circa 1790, the banded base fitted with a drawer, the fiddle walnut lid inlaid with a flowering branch w...
A mahogany and inlaid dome top sewing box, circa 1790, the stepped base fitted with a drawer, the
A mahogany and inlaid dome top sewing box, circa 1790, the stepped base fitted with a drawer, the sloping sides below a dome top lid, inlaid with ...
An ebonised sarcophagal form sewing box inlaid with cut mother of pearl, circa 1860, raised on
An ebonised sarcophagal form sewing box inlaid with cut mother of pearl, circa 1860, raised on four bun feet, the front and lid embellished with f...
An unusual German 'library' paper covered sewing box, circa 1840, of rectangular form the front with
An unusual German 'library' paper covered sewing box, circa 1840, of rectangular form the front with fifteen titled book spines between turned ebo...
A large burr yew wood sewing and writing box, circa 1790, of rectangular form, the front fitted with
A large burr yew wood sewing and writing box, circa 1790, of rectangular form, the front fitted with a writing drawer complete with ink well and s...
A French etui of tapering form covered in tooled leather, the lid with a white lac panel inscribed 'Souvenir', circa 1850, the interior with mirro...
A 'Lady's Companion' of typical book form in maroon leather with gilt tooling and coloured onlays,
A 'Lady's Companion' of typical book form in maroon leather with gilt tooling and coloured onlays, circa 1840, the interior with card tablet, leat...
A small format yellow and gilt paper covered sewing box of rectangular form, circa 1790, the lid
A small format yellow and gilt paper covered sewing box of rectangular form, circa 1790, the lid with gilt paper skep and garden basket, the lid i...
A French weighted netting box of inward curving square form, circa 1890, tulip wood and ebonised
A French weighted netting box of inward curving square form, circa 1890, tulip wood and ebonised with gilt metal mounts, the blue velvet top centr...
A French card and glass bonbonniere, of sarcophagal form, the curved glass lid with a print of a
A French card and glass bonbonniere, of sarcophagal form, the curved glass lid with a print of a lady in a garden landscape, glass sides with gilt...
An American sterling silver sewing set, circa 1910, the leatherette rectangular case internally
An American sterling silver sewing set, circa 1910, the leatherette rectangular case internally flush fitted with silver mounted strawberry emery,...
An attractive French ebony cased sewing set, circa 1880, the case of fluted oval form with brass
An attractive French ebony cased sewing set, circa 1880, the case of fluted oval form with brass line inlay and oval lid tablet. The interior attr...
A good Palais Royal etui, circa 1810, the gilt tooled red leather case with curved ends, the lid
A good Palais Royal etui, circa 1810, the gilt tooled red leather case with curved ends, the lid interior lined with a mirror over a flush fitted ...
A gilt tooled vellum hussif with elaborate pierced and engraved silver gilt catch, circa 1820, the
A gilt tooled vellum hussif with elaborate pierced and engraved silver gilt catch, circa 1820, the interior with two pink silk faced pockets, one ...
A French etui for a child or doll, circa 1880, the frosted glass and gilt mounted egg form case
A French etui for a child or doll, circa 1880, the frosted glass and gilt mounted egg form case internally fitted with a tool card with the comple...
A French leather cased etui, circa 1900, the triangular leather case with gilt tooled decoration,
A French leather cased etui, circa 1900, the triangular leather case with gilt tooled decoration, the velvet and silk lined interior with silver g...
An unusual early 19th Century French split and coloured straw work bonbonniere, of half octagonal
An unusual early 19th Century French split and coloured straw work bonbonniere, of half octagonal form, formed from three parts, the top and base ...
A good four piece silver sewing set in maroon leather case, circa 1830, the rectangular case with
A good four piece silver sewing set in maroon leather case, circa 1830, the rectangular case with cushion lid and brass swivel catch, the blue sil...
A mid 19th Century French bead box, of rectangular form, the faded green paper cover of embossed
A mid 19th Century French bead box, of rectangular form, the faded green paper cover of embossed feather form with gilt foil corner edgings, the i...
A 19th Century French bonbonniere, of rectangular form, the glass lid with a child taking measurements on a globe instructed by a gentleman seated...
A rare George III 'triple guinea' cardboard sewing box for a child, in grained red paper, the lid
A rare George III 'triple guinea' cardboard sewing box for a child, in grained red paper, the lid with three gilt foil guinea impressions and date...
A late 18th Century French Vernis Martin etui, of cylinder form with domed cover, the base incorporating a patch box with mirror. The exterior dec...
A late 18th Century French black card and gold foil decorated box with further internal boxes, of
A late 18th Century French black card and gold foil decorated box with further internal boxes, of rectangular form, the sides and lid applied with...
A fine 18th Century cream silk and silk embroidered sewing companion of folding rectangular form,
A fine 18th Century cream silk and silk embroidered sewing companion of folding rectangular form, the exterior of purse form with elaborate engrav...
An unusual French bonbonniere in the form of a salon chair, executed in card, coloured paper and
An unusual French bonbonniere in the form of a salon chair, executed in card, coloured paper and with raised gilt foil borders on four brass ball ...
A fine French bonbonniere, the hinged lid with a reverse decorated glass panel depicting three
A fine French bonbonniere, the hinged lid with a reverse decorated glass panel depicting three soldiers greeting a horse with two male riders, wit...
Loading...