Sewing Antiques

This English needlework etui is especially nice because the case is in the form of a butterfly. It has an extensive set of mother of pearl tools as well as two pairs of steel scissors, a steel bodkin, a steel glove hook and a sterling silver thimble.

Germany Circa 1890s. This extensive silver needlework tool set has all of the original pieces which include a needle case, 2 pairs of scissors, stiletto, crochet hook, bodkin, seam knife and thimble.

Ornate Antique Silver Niello Thimble. It has applied scrollwork leaves and flowers around the sides and top and the bands and flowers are decorated with niello work. This ornate thimble is Russian and tests 800+/1000 pure silver.

Is made of sycamore wood, probably by the W. & A. Smith Co. in Mauchline Scotland. The colorful sea shell and seaweed design on the side is a transfer print. Scottish Circa 1890. This antique double ended cushion.

The mother of pearl is nicely luminous. A variety of Palais Royal winders in this style are. This lovely French thread winder is carved of mother of pearl and is in the form of a snowflake or flower.

Join Thimble Collectors International. I collect these early English silver filigree pieces and this has been part of my collection for many years. Several silver filigree sewing tools of this style are shown on p. 92 of Nerylla Taunton's bookAntique Needlework Tools and Embroideries.

It was made to slip onto a belt or apron ties. It is in the form of a heart and has feathery edge engraving. It's also engraved with a script monogram (MP ) and with an arrow pierced heart. The tube on the front was to hold a knitting pin, allowing knitting in progress to be dropped, freeing the hands for other tasks.

Antique Tambour Style Bone Crochet Hook. English Circa 1870. This smooth antique crochet hook has a removable hook that allows for the changing of sizes. The turned top unscrews to reveal storage for extra hooks (It has 2 tiny steel hooks).

Antique Engraved Mother Of Pearl Tatting Shuttle. Join with others who love thimbles & needlework tools. French Circa 1870. and silver rivets. Both sides are engraved with floral designs and the rivets make up the flower centers.

We don't clean, repair or otherwise monkey around with anything, we push enough dust aside to note any flaws.

Hi, up for sale is an Antique 19th Victorian Brass Scissors Made In Germany w/ Sheath Dagger Style. Large and in good condition, need cleaned up.

Buy it Now. TheGEM Pinking Machine byH.A. Hannum & Co. This is a beautifully build machine. It was well cared for and is inworking condition. The wooden handle is missing. (refer to photos for condition).

Card of 42 Calico China Buttons. Many are Scarce.

ANTIQUE R. HEINISCH INVENTOR NEWARK, N.J. USA SCISSORS TAILOR SHEARS OVER 14” LONG. I JUST HAD IT PROFESSIONALLY SHARPENED.

A Victorian Mauchline Ware thimble case. There is an antique sterling silver in the case which is in good shape except a little out of round.

Up for sale is this lovely antique Victorian handmade lace sample scrapbook. The scrapbook is undated, but is circa around 1860-1870. It contains 12 pages with sewn on lace samples. The covers have a little scuffing and wear.

So I can give you a exactly rate in case you will buy more then one piece. Dieses haengt aber davon ab, was Sie ersteigern und das Gewicht. Ich kann Ihnen dann ganz genau sagen was es kostet.

Info I found on J Watts Boston " "Joseph Watts' working dates were 1834 - 1849 (D.A.T.) He apparently worked at rule making, making gauges and squares in Charlestown, MA.; but, marked at least the rules 'BOSTON'.

Lovely roses on the end. MARKS: Kirk & Son, Inc. mark and sterling. Antique Hatpins. Antique Half Dolls and Bathing Beauties. CONDITION: Great antique condition. No issues.

Beautiful antique Sterling thimble

Up for sale are a pair of 13.5" tailoring shears from the mid-to-late 19th century. Unknown maker but identical in construction to Heinisch made shears. Shears cut well, need some work to cut through heavy materials though. The metal is in great condition and there is even some of the black paint/lacquer on the handles. No pitting present. Size no. 6

A beautiful decorative box here, don't miss it! Very good condition. No exceptions.

BASE AND ARM ARE JAPANNED (OR PAINTED) TOP AND BOTTOM. 95% REMAINING. THEY ARE JAPANNED. ADJUSTS UP TO 10 1/2" FROM FLOOR. ANTIQUE TOOL. I am not a dealer or a broker. I have generally collected antique woodworking tools and books.

GOOD LUCK!

<p>1867 Hallmarked Birmingham, England, Sterling Thimble. </p><p>Size is not marked, but it is a lower # size. Weight is 4 grams</p><p>Shipped with USPS First Class Package.</p>

I've just listed a set of old Palais Royal mother of pearl sewing tools still in the tray and original box, but this set is only the lift-out tray alone, no box. This was included as being the owner of the set, given to a relative in her will.

<p>Stunning and elegant Antique Sliding Mother of Pearl Carved Inlaid Needle Case * French * Circa 1840 with a Carved scalloped shell “ handle “ detail and abalone or grey shell Rectangular inlaid name or initial cartouche with no engraving .</p><br><p>it measures 3 1/4” by 1” by 1/4”</p><br><br><p>Condition is pristine/ minty </p><br><br><br><p>Shipped with USPS First Class Package.</p>

1889s Singer Treadle Sewing Machines were sold with one of these accessory boxes. Easy to close, just rolls up and is lined with a deep purple velvet. Velvet is in very good condition — no tears or holes.

Antique Victorian Sewing Bird. Circa 1900-50's. Free pick up in Canton Ct. Needs a good cleaning.

The brass bird is about 3 1/2" to 3 5/8" long and connects with a screw C clamp. On the edge of the wings is a embossed Patented Feb. 15 1853.

CONDITION : All original and very good. See below for further details.

Antique 15 Caret Gold Thimble. English Circa 1870s. It dates to the mid 19th century, before goldsmiths were required by law to hallmark small pieces. Join Thimble Collectors International. It's the largest collectors group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.

NOTE: Pics greatly enlarged for detail.

Industrial duty, high quality scissors for heavy duty cutting. Made before 1930s. They are marked Compton u set on one blade as well as on the brass hinge fittings and Newark N.J. USA on one side of brass hinge.