This is a Victorian thimble case. It could also hold pins and/or needles. Two mother of pearl half shells were hinged together to form the case. It is in excellent used condition. No scrapes or breaks. It holds a brass thimble. It is about 2 1/4" long.
This is a wonderful 18th century etui containing scissors, pencil, ivory note page, ear spoon,file,paper knife and a brass spoon. The baroque pattern is enhanced with a rough ground behind the scrolls. The etui was a small case equipped with small personal items that fit into a pocket or the hand. They were popular in the 18th and into the 19th century. This one was found in a sewing collection but it also has personal medical implements. The condition is amazing! I have shown the one small den ...click for details
This is a beautiful tape measure with hallmarks that show it was made in London in 1902 of 18K gold. The tape is very fragile and dissolving so I am calling it a tape measure case. It has a chatelaine loop. It is in very good condition except for the tape.
SIZE: 1" TALL; 5/8" DIAMETER.
This is a very old - I think it is before 1900 - American Sterling thimble with no maker's mark. It is monogrammed FK and size 9. The pattern is a pleasing geometric design.
CONDITION: Excellent No bends, holes, or restoration.
This is a wonderful very small - it is 2" long- pincushion with 2 red velvet cushions joined by an American sterling band with 2 chased art nouveau images of a lady. The mark is STERLING with no maker's mark that I can see. I think the cushion fabric is original because it shows wear.
CONDITION: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration. The sterling needs a cleaning.
This is a very pretty 19th Century American gold thimble with an engraved E as the initial of the original owner. It has a chased scroll rim. It is marked 8 in the apex. I think there is a worn maker's mark there which I cannot read. It is 3/4" tall and 5/8" diameter. It is in good used condition. There are no holes or bends, but there are light surface scratches.
This is a beautiful gold thimble with a wide border of engraved leaves. I believe it is American, but there is not a clue as to maker or size. There is no engraved monogram. It is 1 15/16" tall and 5/8" diameter. The condition is excellent used. There are no holes or breaks but there are some tiny light scratches.
This is a wonderful ivory sewing or hemming clamp with a yellow pincushion. The carving is unusual and the pin cushion fabric is original. It is 6" long. The book "An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools" by Gay Ann Rogers shows similar clamps in plate 145.
There is a line (crack) on one side of the support for the pin cushion. The pin cushion fabric shows expected wear. These are the only two proble ...click for details
This is an antique iron sewing bird in a very simple, stylized shape. It dates circa 1850. It is patinated (rusty). The spring works but is stiff. It is a sharp looking item! It is 5" long. Notice the heart shape screw holder.
This is a wonderful antique sewing clamp. The twisted, molded ormolu holds a mirror and a red velvet pincushion. This was used to clamp the fabric to the table and leave both hands free for hemming linens. The ormolu has a shiny and a crusted finish. Notice the heart shape screw turn. It is about 5" long and in excellent condition. The pincushion fabric has probably been replaced. The mirror shows its age.
