Needle & Thread Related Antiques
Most of the sewing related antiques you will find on this and our other Sewing Accessories pages originated from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, and were part two large and diverse antique sewing collections we are handling on consignment. This is the first time most of these pieces have been out on the market in many years.
19th
Century English Wire Bound Needle Case
This is a very unique needlecase. The case itself is brass and it
is painstakingly decorated with twisted brass wire and tiny chain---a very
intricate design!
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Very Good......... $45.00 VM-needlecase-1
Hand-Sewn Silk
Needle Case and Tape Measure
This little rolled "case" is handmade from yellow silk and what I guess
is muslin fabric where the needles are held. It is decorated with assorted
embroidery stitches and each of the sections is numbered for the size of the
needles to be placed there. There is a pillow shaped pincushion in one end
and a compartment at the other that houses an incredibly charming handmade pink
silk tape measure, using what appears to be some sort of fabric paint to mark
out the increments. It is quite fragile and the end portion has begun to
deteriorate, but the rest is still in quite good shape and with careful handling
and storage will probably last another 100 or so years.
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Good-......... $22.00 VM-needlecase-2
Mauchline
Needle Case
This style of woodenware with transfer design was very popular in the
late 1800's. It was meant to simulate pen and ink hand-drawn scenes but
was actually a printing process. This wooden case measures about 9" long
and would have been used to hold crochet hooks or large needles. The scene
depicted on it is an elaborate building labeled "Highland House Camp Ground" and
it is surrounded by a very detailed oval floral pattern.
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Very Good......... $45.00 VM-needlecase-3
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Antique Thread Waxers
The mother-of-pearl thread waxer in the center top of the photo still has
the wax intact. The one on the left is also mother-of-pearl and very
decorative with a daisy-like floral design. The waxer on the right looks
just like a little pumpkin.
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Very Good ......... $35.00 each VM-waxers-1
Mother
of Pearl and Ivory Needle Emery
This is an exquisite little piece. The MOP lid unscrews off so you
can refill the ivory body with emery. There is a crack and a little chip
in the ivory portion as is often the case. But overall it displays very
well.
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Good - ......... $35.00 VM-emery-1
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Antique Bone / Ivory Thread Winders
When do you ever find these any more? The snowflakes have different
flowers in their centers. All are in very, very good condition---use them
(carefully) or display them.
2 Snowflakes........Very Good .......... $40.00 each SOLD!
3 Pillow Shaped ........Very Good .......... $15.00 each
1 Cross Shape........Very Good .......... $20.00 SOLD!
1 Quadruple........Very Good .......... $50.00 SOLD!
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Victorian Mother of Pearl Thread Winders
These are really beautiful and perfect to outfit that special antique
sewing box.
2 Large Pillows........Excellent .......... $50.00 each
1 Small Square........Excellent .......... $30.00
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Celluloid
Figural Thread Winder / Needle Holder
This ingenious piece is a combination 5-spool thread winder and needle
case. It looks to be made of celluloid. Not only can you pull the
spools out of the case, but the pointed top pulls off as well
so that needles can be stored inside. There is patent information marked
on the end.
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Excellent .......... $40.00
EJ-1669
Multi
Thread Winder / Needle Holder
This is the insert of a combination 5-spool thread winder and needle
case like the complete one above. As with the one above the pointed top pulls out
so that needles can be stored inside. There is patent information is also
marked on the end. (The extra waxed thread is included.)
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Excellent .......... $15.00
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