Group of Four Antique Mother of Pearl Spool Holders

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1900: item #702903
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A lovely group of antique spool holders with decorated mother of pearl tops in the form of flowers with pierced edges. Bases are bone with metal stems, and the two sections pull apart to insert a spool of thread. Beautiful rich luster to the mother of pearl.

Condition: Fine

Size: Diameter- 1 ¼ inches.

Unusual VICTORIAN BRASS HEM LIFTER c1880

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1900: item #699907
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Formerly on our "what is it?" shelf, we have finally identified this unusual Victorian object. It is actually a Victorian lady's hem lifter. In the Aesthetic style popular in the 1880s, this solid brass clothing accessory clamps the bottom of the lady's dress with the tongs, which are locked in place by the sliding shield-shaped housing. A cord looped through a (now missing) brass loop at the top of the slider is pulled to raise the hem of the floor-length skirt. It has the word PATENT on th... Click for details

Old Sterling Silver Thimble Walnut Case Star Bell Mark

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1930: item #691036

Old Sterling silver thimble in case. Case is a walnut which is also a needle case. The thimble is marked Sterling with a bell in a star, number 7. Nut is gold metal, maybe brass plate. Good vintage condition.

Scandinavian Porsgrund Norway Porcelain Thimble

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles Pre 1980: item #687789
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This hand decorated, limited edition Porsgrund Norway thimble is in very good vintage condition. It is signed and dated 1978.

Antique Simons Sterling Silver Thimble Liberty Bell

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles Pre 1900: item #682729

This great thimble comes to us from a Volusia County Florida Estate. Outside is marked " Proclamation in the land to the Inhabitants. By order od the assembly of Pennsylvania 1752.

Simons, Brothers, & Co. was established in 1840 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Manufacturers of sterling thimbles.

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Antique Celluloid Sewing Kit Thimble Painted Floral

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1930: item #666855
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This is a beautiful sewing kit that has it all - thimble, thread winder, and needle case. It is painted with a pretty floral design that is repeated once around the case. The condition is excellent. It is 2 1/2" long.

Antique Victorian Needle Case Vegetable Ivory

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1900: item #666594
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This is a Victorian needlecase carved out of vegetable ivory which is a nut. It dates 1870-90. It is about 3 1/2" long. It is in excellent condition.

Antique English Thimble Case Acorn Carved Wood

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing Pre 1900: item #666591
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This is a beautiful wood thimble case. The acorn shape thimble box sits on a carved wood base that does not stand. It is really very well carved. It is in excellent condition. There are no repairs or breaks. It is about 4" long.

Antique Simons Sterling Silver Thimble Floral M.E.H.

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles Pre 1900: item #665664
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This is an antique American sterling silver Simons thimble with a very nicely engraved border design of flowers and foliage. The monogram is M. E. H. It is size 11. The mark is an early, small Simons mark. SIZE: 7/8" TALL; 11/16" DIAMETER. CONDITION: Excellent No bends, holes, or restoration.

Antique Amethyst Cap Sterling Silver Thimble

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles Pre 1920: item #665661
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This is an European sterling silver thimble with an amethyst cap. It is in very good condition - no holes, breaks, or restoration. It is 7/8" tall x 5/8" diameter. It is size 5 - not American because of the size. It has a very attractive border. The size is 7/8" tall and 11/16" diameter. The condition is excellent : No bends, holes, or restoration.