The spool knave holds yarn at the waist for the knitter or craftswoman. The silver has the N of 18th century Nuremberg, Germany. Yarn is wound around the ivory spool. Perhaps some yarn could be inserted inside the ivory spool but that would be difficult. The silver is in excellent condition. The center part of the ivory spool is fine; the ends of the spool are pieced; I think it was made this way. The knave is 4" across and is about 6" long. This is a very unusual item.
This is a beautiful pair of paper scissors with gilded handles set with 7 turquoise each. /the steel blades are panted blue. They date early 19th century and are 4" long. I believe they are French and hand forged.
This is an ivory thimble in an ivory case shaped like an acorn. The case is 1 1/2" long and the thimble stands 3/4" tall. The thimble has concentric lines for the knurling. It is in fine condition. The thimble case appears older than the thimble.
This needle case has elegant allover carving of circles that look almost like small targets. It has a stanhope but I cannot read it; I think there is a beach scene and I think it is an English scene. The ivory is in good used condition; the top has a 1/2" line at the screw end and the bottom has a loss at the top which shows when you unscrew the top. It is 3 3/4" long.
This is a gold thimble made by the Simons company of Philadelphia. It has an engraved landscape design with sun, houses, mountains . It is size 7 and has the initial B in Old English Text font. The size is 3/4" tall and 1/2" diameter. The condition is excellent : No bends, holes, or restoration.
This is an early Victorian horn needle case covered with fur to form the shape of a sheep leg with a cloven hoof. The top of the case has an attractive scallop. It is in excellent condition with fur intact. there is one tiny nick on the edge of the cover. It is 3" long.
This is a beautiful thimble in a brown leather case labeled The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. 112 Regent St. London. The maker's mark is difficult, but the anchor for Birmingham, P for 1889, 625 for 15 karat and size 19 are clear. There is no monogram. The photography is difficult because the thimble is so bright and shiny. It is very heavy.
I am sure the embroidery scissors are 19th century French. The points are good and the scissors are sharp. I think I see the hallmark at the very base of the handles. They are 4 1/4" long.
This is a pair of silver scissors marked 800. Each blade is cast in one piece with the handle.I am not sure of their use, because they do not cut. They would pull - like ribbon through lace. Also, the blade has a pretty shape. They are 4 1/4" long.
