Sewing Antiques

This is an original Singer / Simanco hand crank, you can use it to easily convert any older Singer with a spoked hand wheel & a mounting boss on the side of the machine (including 27, 127, 28, 128, 15, 66, 99, 201K).

Antique Mother of Pearl Child's Etui / Sewing Set. In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International). I wouldn't miss it. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018).

These English thimbles are all solid sterling silver. It is crisp and in round and in outstanding condition. In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International). I wouldn't miss it.

English Circa 1840. Antique Mother of Pearl Scissors. These wonderful mother of pearl handled scissors have curling dolphins carved on both sides of the shanks. In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International).

The steel scissors are 3 1/2" long. They have tight blades, intact points and cut pretty well. The sliding pencil has a wooden pencil. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018).

By David Andersen . The sides unscrew and the underside of the silver is stamped "925 S" and it has the maker's mark used by David Andersen of Norway from 1888-1925. Pin Cushion / Disc. Antique Sterling.

Antique Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Spool Case. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018). In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International).

Pict n8. marked -boar's head (hallmarks used on Parisian 800/1000 pure silver)-pict.n7.

They have details engraved on both sides and. Steel Kitty Cat Scissors. French Circa 1900s. A pair is shown on p. 183 of Frédérique Crestin-Billet's bookLa folie des Ciseaux. On the opposite page, she shows a modern copy and the text explains the difference.

Antique Coquilla Acorn & Sterling Silver Thimble. This antique acorn form thimble holder is carved of coquilla nut with the bottom stained an ebony color. The stem on top is cow bone (bovine). It holds a silver thimble with the English sterling hallmarks for Birmingham 1901 and the maker's mark for Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd.

Brass Button Shank On CENTER OF Back For Your Craft Needs.

Fabulous Antique Gilded Silver Sewing Set. This lovely French necessaire is in a suitcase shaped wooden box covered with fine, gold embossed leather. Inside, the original velvet and silk fitted interior holds a complete set of gilded silver sewing tools.

Antique Ball Silver Button Red Pearl Turquoise Stones Ornate Work Morocco A93. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

Antique Vegetable Ivory Thread Waxer. This pretty antique thread waxer is made of vegetable ivory. The top is nicely carved with pierced, scalloped edges. English Circa 1880. It has the hardness and texture of ivory and the warm honey color appealed to the Victorians.

Antique Porcelain Limoges France 7/8" Button Hand Painted Woman A82. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

Antique Porcelain 1 3/8" Button Hand Painted Pink Red Shabby Roses A80. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

Antique Dieppe Carved Bone Needle Case. was carved by the famous carvers of Dieppe, France in the early 19th century. It has an all over flower pattern that was popular among their carvers. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention.

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It is finely made of a Handpainted Porcelain Body and Porcelain Legs. Very good condition for the Age.

Antique Sterling Silver Filigree Bodkin / Needle Case. This lacy needle or bodkin case is solid sterling silver (tested) and covered with delicate hand made silver filigree designs. I collect these early English silver filigree pieces and this has been part of my collection for many years.

TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018). In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International).

This pretty antique sewing case is made of velvet and opens to reveal a silk lined interior with a woven silk picture of the Crystal Palace in Sydenham. Antique Crystal Palace Velvet Needle Book. he Crystal Palace was moved to Sydenham in 1854 and I think this piece dates to c. 1870s.

¾” Plain Old Thimble. Thimble holder may not be the size it seems on the computer. Back of Egg is plain with design only on front. Ontario’s Bois Blanc Island, often abbreviated Boblo Island. Cap twists on.

The rim and backing are made of cut MOP, with 6 pieces of glass or paste embedded around the outside. It is in very nice shape and will display beautifully. See attached photos for more detail on the condition.

Thebuttons are all fine unused always on the card; the card itself has wear and edge tears as my photos will show. Sterling, Gold or Pewter buttons where much less common. Many of these have military symbols on them.

Antique 10 Kt Gold Landscape Thimble. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018). In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International).

The shanks of these lovely steel scissors have been hand filed with reeded and roundel designs. The blades and shanks (on both sides) have been inlaid with little engraved gold studs. They test solid 9 Kt gold and all are intact.

Antique Porcelain Oval Hand Painted Button Purple Flowers Raised Gold Edging A81. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

Inside is a capped needle case and an area to wind thread. The white areas you see are just reflections from the light.

The 8 point star/flower design on the top is German, probably made by Gabler. "800" is stamped in the knurling indicating. Antique Gold Band Silver Thimble. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention.

Antique Ornate Metal Filigree Dome 1 1/8" Button Green Claw Set Stones A95. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

I believe it's bakelite. This little guy is near mint - the only possible flaw I see is a tiny spot of missing paint on the back of his head. Overall height is 3". This has been in my personal collection for 50 years - very difficult to find anymore, especially in this condition.

Up for auction: Antique Large cube of glass head toilet pins. Missing 1 so there are 99 pins in this cube. Please see pictures for more details and feel free to email with any questions.

A fantastic old button dating from the 18th century.

Antique Victorian Ornate 1 3/4" Button Red Dome Stone Gargoyle Monkey Faces A94. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION 👉👉👉👉👉.

Great find in the button box.130 antique Black glass sequins. Smooth on one side and rougher texture on other. One hole each.

Silver Horner thimbles are shown on pp. 95-97 of Bridget McConnel's bookThe Story of the Thimble. Hallmarked 1904 by Charles Horner. the maker's mark for Charles Horner. It has a double band and all over daisy knurling.

Antique Child's Sterling Silver Thimble. TCI Thimble & Needlework Tools Convention. Don't miss out on the thimble and needlework tools convention in Washington, DC this year (Aug. 2018). In order to attend you need to join TCI (Thimble Collectors International).

Antique Sterling Silver Stiletto / Awl. The sterling silver handle of this antique stiletto is nicely shaped and embossed on both sides with scrolling floral designs. English Hallmarked 1905. It is stamped with the British sterling hallmarks for Birmingham 1905 and the maker's mark for William Vale & Sons.