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Larry and Carole
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Antique & Vintage Sewing Accessories
Sewing Boxes

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.



Antique Sewing BoxEmpire Period Rosewood Sewing Box   This is a very nice, and very early, rosewood veneer sewing box.  I believe it dates from the mid 19th century.  It measures approx 12" across the front.  It is red velvet-lined on the inside.  The bottom is veneered in what looks to be tiger grained maple and matches the piece on the top.   It is in very nice original condition and will make a beautiful accent piece and will display nicely.  This and most of the other sewing related accessories you will find on this page originated from Pennsylvania, and were part of a large and diverse collection that decorated the collector's sewing room.

Very Good ......... $225.00

EJ-S-1152

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Tramp Art Antique Sewing BoxAmerican Folk Art"Tramp Art" Chip-Carved Sewing Box  This is a great piece of early Americana / Folk Art.  It is unusually colorful and has almost a holiday feel to it with the reds, greens and golds.  Perhaps it was originally given as a gift during the holidays by the anonymous maker.  It measures just under 12" across.  The lid is hinged and opens to reveal a little oval mirror on the underside of the lid and several interior compartments.   Note the red velvet pin cushion on the top, indicating it was made for the seamstress in the family.  That same red velvet fabric was the material used for the red-colored inlay that you see, while the greens and golds are painted, and all completely original and un-restored.  The detailing is meticulous, particularly the tiny keyhole.  The came from the same collection as the rest of the boxes we have listed here.   Interesting and very nice!

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Very Good ........ $275.00

EJ-S-1168

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Floral Decorated Antique Sewing BoxSmall Floral Decorated Sewing Box   This elegant little decorated sewing box measures 4 3/4" square.   It is a pressed board material with raised designs and patterns including a colorful floral center motif.  It has a supply of small thread spools inside and must have been meant for storing small repair work tools and thread.  All original and vintage!

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Very Good ........ $25.00

EJ-S-1260

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Early Wooden Antique Sewing BoxEarly Wooden Sewing Box / Thread Holder   This elegant little walnut decorated sewing box measures approx 8" x 7" and is 6" tall.  Note the detailed trim work at the base and where the second tier attaches.  The bottom of the drawer is hand planed with bevels to fit the rabbited joints, just like the construction of fine furniture of the day.  Note that there are 14 small brass lined holes around all sides of the upper section where you could pull thread through.  There are 20 or so spools of thread included.   This piece looks to date from the Victorian era, and is a very nice accent piece, and perfect for use as well.

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Very Good ........ $195.00     SOLD!

EJ-S-1265

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Fitted Hip Top Antique Sewing BoxFitted & Filled Hip Top Wooden Sewing Box  This walnut decorated sewing box measures approx 11" x 8" and is 4" tall.  It is fitted out with many little compartments inside, and the top tray lifts out.  It includes all of the sewing items seen in the pictures.  There are two thimbles, a bone crochet hook, gold plated scissors, stilettos, tatting shuttle, strawberry needle emery, pincushion, and more.  It is in very nice condition, and the surface is original and un-restored with a great crackle patina to it.  The top is decorated with a classic Early American gold stenciled design.  A wonderful piece!

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Very Good ........ $195.00

EJ-S-1271

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Antique Wooden Miniature ChestEarly Wooden Miniature Chest   This elegant little walnut decorated chest measures approx 17" x 11" and is 12" tall.  It does not have anything specific to do with sewing, but was part of the collection we are handling, and would make a great piece to store fabric pieces in.  Note the detailed trim at the corners and on the panel faces.  It appears that this piece has been restored, and that the bottom and feet have been replaced at a later time.  The top is nicely done with a marquetry style of contrasting colors.  It has a repair in one corner by the hinge.    Even with the repairs this is a very nice and graphic looking piece.

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Good ........ $95.00

EJ-S-1393

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1930's Sewing CaddySilhouette Decorated 1930's Lift Top Sewing Caddy / Tote  This cute little sewing caddy has an applied silhouette of a lady at a spinning wheel with her dog looking on.  It measures 11" across and about 9" tall.  It is in nice condition and looks to date from the 30's or so.

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Very Good ......... $20.00

EJ-S-1144

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Antique Raised Panel Walnut Sewing BoxRaised Panel Walnut Sewing Box / Cabinet  This beautiful and elegant antique sewing box or cabinet is period and has very nice chip carved decorations on the raised panels and backsplash.  It dates from the 1880's or so, and is handmade.  It measures just over 13" across the top, and 20 some inches tall to the top of the headboard.  It is beautifully crafted and looks like a piece of fine miniature furniture.  In nice overall condition, there is minor damage / chips at the front edge of the lid and deterioration to the velvet fabric of the pin cushion.  The backsplash has separated along a joint line, but it can be fixed easily enough. An unusual and beautiful vintage sewing accessory!

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Very Good ........ $195.00

EJ-S-1215

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J.P. Coats Spool Cotton Thread BoxJ.P. Coats Spool Cotton Thread Box  This little round wooden thread box advertises J & P Coats Thread and would have housed six or so spools.  It is very nicely made and is boxwood or similar.  The top has a good portion of the original floral decal decoration on the outside and the original paper label on the inside.   

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Good ........ $25.00

KR-THB

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Vintage Sewing Kit and Thread HolderVintage Sewing Kit / Thread Holder  This small red metal bowl with a lid is a neat design and has a nice decorative appeal. Inside is a removable tray to hold spools of thread. Below is an open area to store the rest of your sewing pieces or more spools.

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Good ........ $15.00

EJ-S-1497

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