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A gilt metal novelty tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine, the complete printed tape
A gilt metal novelty tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine, the complete printed tape printed in ins., 5cms. ...
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a scarce tin example in the form of a straw boater inscribed 'Most Hats Cover The Head This Covers The Feet'...
Seven tape measures, comprising a natural shell example with complete printed tape, 4.5cms, two
Seven tape measures, comprising a natural shell example with complete printed tape, 4.5cms, two circular brass examples with adverts under glass, ...
A fine 18th Century named and dated pin 'ball', in stripes of green and cream one side worked with
A fine 18th Century named and dated pin 'ball', in stripes of green and cream one side worked with two birds and inscribed 'Catharine Milliken 178...
A rare 19th Century sampler form rectangular pin card, executed in variant coloured cross stitch
A rare 19th Century sampler form rectangular pin card, executed in variant coloured cross stitch with alphabet (S reversed) and numerals 1 to 10, ...
A knitted and beadwork decorated sampler style circular pin cushion dated '1832', the brown ground
A knitted and beadwork decorated sampler style circular pin cushion dated '1832', the brown ground decorated to one side with a flowering jardinie...
A rare woven pin cushion initialled and dated 'MB (17)76, of rectangular form with a tag to one
A rare woven pin cushion initialled and dated 'MB (17)76, of rectangular form with a tag to one end bearing the initials and date, one side in cre...
A rare 18th Century silk pin cushion in the form of a pear in four segments, two in floral purple
A rare 18th Century silk pin cushion in the form of a pear in four segments, two in floral purple silk, two in cream silk and embroidered with flo...
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 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...
A rare opportunity to acquire a Charles II long stitch silk - embroidered and metallic ribbon
A rare opportunity to acquire a Charles II long stitch silk - embroidered and metallic ribbon banded casket, circa 1660, the canted hinged top wit...
A pair of late 18th Century silk embroidered oval pictures of a gentleman and lady archer in rural
A pair of late 18th Century silk embroidered oval pictures of a gentleman and lady archer in rural landscapes, painted facial, hair and skin detai...
A sampler and an oval silk embroidered picture, the sampler in black and named for 'Sarah Ann
A sampler and an oval silk embroidered picture, the sampler in black and named for 'Sarah Ann Armstrong, April 25 1846, Cockermouth, Cumberland', ...
A pair of Victorian bead and wool work panels to form a tea cosy, each decorated with flowers in
A pair of Victorian bead and wool work panels to form a tea cosy, each decorated with flowers in beadwork on a green wool work ground, each 37 x 2...
Nine misers purses, mostly knitted, including a steel bead work decorated example with elaborate
Nine misers purses, mostly knitted, including a steel bead work decorated example with elaborate steel bead end mounts, 36.5cms, and another with ...
Eight bags and purses, comprising a knitted green and black example in the form of a sock, 14cms,
Eight bags and purses, comprising a knitted green and black example in the form of a sock, 14cms, three beadwork purses with silver clasps, anothe...
Two 19th Century continental strip samplers, one initialled 'ER' and worked with various panels of
Two 19th Century continental strip samplers, one initialled 'ER' and worked with various panels of geometric wool work within a Grecian key border...
A late 18th Century ribbed cream silk wallet or purse, of rectangular form, the interior with two
A late 18th Century ribbed cream silk wallet or purse, of rectangular form, the interior with two flapped and two open compartments, the whole emb...
An early 19th Century silk wallet, probably French, the salmon pink ground embroidered with silk
An early 19th Century silk wallet, probably French, the salmon pink ground embroidered with silk flowers, the interior with two twin compartments ...
A rare set of three children's miniature sample clothes and accessories exquisitely executed and
A rare set of three children's miniature sample clothes and accessories exquisitely executed and contained in a cardboard tray inscribed in old in...
A very extensive educational strip sampler, initialled and dated 'ER 1917' with multiple panels of
A very extensive educational strip sampler, initialled and dated 'ER 1917' with multiple panels of cut work, pleating, button holing, darning, etc...
A collection of machine made lace trimmings, and borders. (25) ...
Three pieces of lace, comprising a mixed Brussels front dress panel, 38cms, a Point de Gaze needle
Three pieces of lace, comprising a mixed Brussels front dress panel, 38cms, a Point de Gaze needle lace Bertha, and a similar joined flounce. (...
Seven pieces of lace, comprising a Limerick bonnet veil, Bedfordshire Maltese, Maltese silk lace,
Seven pieces of lace, comprising a Limerick bonnet veil, Bedfordshire Maltese, Maltese silk lace, three Honiton lace pieces and others. (8) ...
White work etc., comprising a set of six table mats and two ovals, boxed, a set of twenty graduated circular mats, and six table and other cloths....
Clothing, etc., comprising two early 20th Century christening gowns, a lady's dress circa 1920
Clothing, etc., comprising two early 20th Century christening gowns, a lady's dress circa 1920 with buttoned sleeves, a pair of embroidered lady's...
An attractive set of three late 18th Century printed sepia silk pictures of amorini in embroidered
An attractive set of three late 18th Century printed sepia silk pictures of amorini in embroidered mounts, each inscribed 'G.B. Cipriani del - F. ...
Lace, etc., a collection of Victorian and later lace collars, cuffs and edgings. (qty) ...
A Victorian pelmet, unused, the burgundy tapestry ground worked in white beadwork trailing vines
A Victorian pelmet, unused, the burgundy tapestry ground worked in white beadwork trailing vines with raised 'pearl' bunches of grapes, 21.5 x 186...
Beadwork, etc., comprising an unfinished Victorian coloured beadwork banner, 40 x 35cms, a pair of
Beadwork, etc., comprising an unfinished Victorian coloured beadwork banner, 40 x 35cms, a pair of beadwork watch hangers on ribbon mounts, three ...
An elaborate Victorian wool work tapestry panel, worked with geometric panels within panels of
An elaborate Victorian wool work tapestry panel, worked with geometric panels within panels of flowers, the colours fresh, glazed and framed, 65 x...
A Victorian wool work tapestry panel, of a spray of roses on fine canvas ground, cloth mount, glazed
A Victorian wool work tapestry panel, of a spray of roses on fine canvas ground, cloth mount, glazed and framed, 68 x 49.5cms. ...
Various textiles, etc., including a school album of sample needlework and other techniques, silk
Various textiles, etc., including a school album of sample needlework and other techniques, silk floral painted covers, 24 x 19cms, a card of 19th...
A very extensive educational sampler roll, the lead panel with alphabets and numerals and inscribed 'Edith Stuart au pensionnat des Ursulines Herc...
An attractive late 19th Century/early 20th Century Brussels bobbin applique lace shawl, with a broad
An attractive late 19th Century/early 20th Century Brussels bobbin applique lace shawl, with a broad floral and leaf scroll border the centre pane...
Fourteen thread winders, comprising ten mother of pearl snowflake examples mostly pierced and
Fourteen thread winders, comprising ten mother of pearl snowflake examples mostly pierced and decorated, a set of three in tortoiseshell, 4.5cms, ...
A collection of wooden cotton and other reels, comprising sixty of small format, two wooden sample
A collection of wooden cotton and other reels, comprising sixty of small format, two wooden sample reels, and four reels of dental floss in card c...
Ten small format shuttles, comprising a white metal American example one side with floral and scroll
Ten small format shuttles, comprising a white metal American example one side with floral and scroll decoration, stamped 'Sterling', 7.5cms, six v...
A gilt and blind tooled green velvet netting case with etched steel catch, the pink silk interior
A gilt and blind tooled green velvet netting case with etched steel catch, the pink silk interior with a selection of accessories, 19 x 5cms. ...
A gold three piece tambouring or crochet set in red leather case, comprising a gold hollow handle
A gold three piece tambouring or crochet set in red leather case, comprising a gold hollow handle unscrewing into two sections tapering to a screw...
An embroidered card needle book, each cover painted with a botanical water colour within an embroidered border of shamrocks, thistles, and roses, ...
Two Bristol card needle books apparently in their original box, each in embossed and pierced card,
Two Bristol card needle books apparently in their original box, each in embossed and pierced card, one with painted panel 'Forget Me Not' over a B...
A good Bristol card sampler style needle book, one side neatly worked in cross stitch with lower
A good Bristol card sampler style needle book, one side neatly worked in cross stitch with lower case alphabet, the reverse with upper case alphab...
An 18th Century needle book of wallet form, in floral silk (probably Spitafields), with metal thread
An 18th Century needle book of wallet form, in floral silk (probably Spitafields), with metal thread borders, the interior fitted with a mirror wi...
A 17th Century small purse or needle case, the wooden core covered in tapestry, one side with a girl
A 17th Century small purse or needle case, the wooden core covered in tapestry, one side with a girl seated beside a tree amid flowers, the other ...
Two needle packet cases, comprising a comprehensive green and gilt tooled leather example of three
Two needle packet cases, comprising a comprehensive green and gilt tooled leather example of three triptych form folding sections for 'T. Chapman,...
Needle books and rolls, comprising two Bristol card needle books, one with beadwork borders, 7.5 and
Needle books and rolls, comprising two Bristol card needle books, one with beadwork borders, 7.5 and 6.2cms, a circular parchment needle book pain...
A 19th Century French lady's amusement of heart form, the outer covers in silk, velvet, and silver
A 19th Century French lady's amusement of heart form, the outer covers in silk, velvet, and silver thread, unfolding to form four compartments eac...
A good 19th Century speckled glass ball form darner, on hollow tapering handle, 14cms. From the
A good 19th Century speckled glass ball form darner, on hollow tapering handle, 14cms. ...
Buttons, comprising two display cards including some enamels, two cards of pearl buttons and a
Buttons, comprising two display cards including some enamels, two cards of pearl buttons and a selection of loose 19th Century enamel and other bu...
A display of twelve large pierced and carved Bethlehem mother of pearl buttons, largest 4.8cms
A display of twelve large pierced and carved Bethlehem mother of pearl buttons, largest 4.8cms dia. ...
Two displays of buttons, comprising a display of sixteen mostly metal examples of hunt animals and
Two displays of buttons, comprising a display of sixteen mostly metal examples of hunt animals and related themes, largest 2.5cms dia., and a disp...
Two displays of buttons, comprising a display of sixteen mostly ceramic examples, mostly hand
Two displays of buttons, comprising a display of sixteen mostly ceramic examples, mostly hand painted, largest 3.5cms, and a display of diminutive...
Three displays of 19th Century and later buttons, comprising a display of forty one fabric buttons, largest 5.5cms, another display of fabric butt...
Three displays of 19th Century and later buttons, comprising a display of forty two metal examples
Three displays of 19th Century and later buttons, comprising a display of forty two metal examples featuring flowers and plants, largest 4cms dia....
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