Sewing and Needlework Related
1890s cased silver sewing set
c1890s antique silver sewing set, probably German. Four original silver handled tools decorated in a wavy pattern design including a seam knife, fine crochet hook, stiletto and needle case. No hallmarks, but 800 grade silver. Thimble also thought to be original with a wavy pattern design-it has an indistinct '800' German silver mark and a glass or carnelian top. The scissors are plain chrome and not original. The hatpin is also not original and is located where a bodkin probably used to sit. Box clasp is broken but a reproduction can be purchased. $595 Shop 5
Edwardian silver rabbit pin cushion
Edwardian silver pin cushion in the form of a rabbit. By Henry Matthews. Length 5.8 cm. Birmingham 1907. $995 Shop 27
Geo V mens shoe silver pin cushion
Geo V silver pin cushion. Made in the form of a mens shoe. The base (sole) is made of timber. Registration number 548913. Made by S. Blanckensee & Sons, Ltd. Large size, length is 12.7 cm. Chester 1912. $595 Shop 27
Victorian tartanware pin wheel
Early Victorian tartanware pin wheel with original pins. 'Royal Stewart', diameter 5.6 cm. $275 Shop 5
French cased Palais Royal leather concertina glove box and bone glove stretcher
c1850s French "Palais Royal" leather concertina glove box and bone glove stretcher. Made in and sold from the Palais Royal. The shop name is imprinted on the silk on the bottom of the box interior "Taulin 131. Palais Royal". The box contains a bone glove stretcher in a velvet lined fitted space in the lid. The bone stretcher is secured by ornate brass clips. The shop of Mr Taulin housed at number 131 of the famous Palais Royal was appointed to sell to the court of France. "Fr. De S. M. L'IMPERATRICE" is an abbreviation of "Fournisseur de Sa Majastee Imperatrice" - Purveyor of Her Royal Highness the Empress-most probably Eugenie who was married to Napoleon III, Emperor of France 1851 - 1870. Box 27 cm x 9 cm. $438 Shop 5
c1930s Abel Morrell MP crochet & knitting Handy Guide
c1930s bronzed steel MP Handy Guide for knitting and crochet. Also a needle gauge. British made. Length 12 cm, Height 9 cm. $85 Shop 5
Carved horn needle case
20th century carved horn needlecase. Good quality, probably German. Height 12 cm. $145 Shop 5
Victorian pin wheel in the form of a writing slate
c1880s late Victorian pin wheel in the form of a miniature writing slate. Small tear to rear. Very cute. 5 cm x 4.5 cm. $98 Shop 5
Geo IV sampler by Lois Bennee aged 9
Geo IV hand stitched sampler by Lois Amelia Bennee aged 9. In wonderful condition, colours nice and strong, numbers, alphabet and homily surrounded by a pretty border of stylised tulips.
Homily reads "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand, As the first efforts of an infant hand, And whiles her fingers on the canvas move, Engage her tender heart to seek thy love, With thy dear children let her have a part, And write thy name thyself upon her heart." At the bottom: "Lois Amelia Bennie's work finished April 28th 1837 in the ninth year of her age".
In a good ebonised well sealed wooden frame and the front protected by what appears to be original glass. The rear frame includes the sticker of Harris & Sons, Picture Frame Makers etc of 70 George Street, Plymouth (England) - (see image below). The darker colour you see at 9 o'clock is not a stain or discolouration but a shadow. Frame measures 47 cm x 39.5 cm. $1,295 Shop 27
Geo V silver chatelaine
Geo V sterling silver chatelaine. Five chains with attachments, uncommon feature is the watch (see close-up image below) in good working order. It has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a seconds hand at 6 o'clock.
The watch frame is stamped "Silver", the little mesh purse is marked "935 silver" (higher grade than sterling), all the other attachments have Birmingham hallmarks for 1912 and 1913. From this time, it wasn’t uncommon to have one company make one part, and another to make the other parts.
The attachments (L-R) are a glass scent bottle with stopper, a rouge pot internally gold gilded and with mirror, a hinged notepad holder with original retractable pencil, a cylindrical tube lipstick holder and a fine mesh purse which snaps open/closed perfectly.
$2,995 Shop 27
Regency mahogany work/sewing table
c1825 Regency mahogany work/sewing table. Lift-up hinged top, lift-out tray (see image below) above the lower work bag (see bottom image), both finished with a crimson and gold fleur-de-lys design. The faux drawer to the front has ring 'handles'. Supported on four elegant ring turned tapered legs terminating in brass sabots. Height (as shown above) 68.5 cm, Width 57 cm, Depth 45.5 cm, $685 Shop 27
Work table lid up/interior
Work table close-up/interior with tray removed
Antique carved bone stiletto
19th century ornately carved antique bone stiletto. Fine detail to the carving, length 10 cm. $88 Shop 5
Victorian beaded needle case
c1880s Victorian beaded needle case. Length 9 cm. $325 Shop 5
Art deco needlecase in the form of a parasol
Art deco needlecase in the form of a parasol. Early plastic (?bakelite). Length 11.3 cm. $248 Shop 5
Dorcas thimbles
Always a good range of Dorcas English silver thimbles available. Models and prices vary. Shop 5
Sewing patterns from 1930s to 1980s
Selection of sewing patterns from the 1930s to the 1980s. Always a good range to choose from, all complete, some unused. Prices vary. Shop 5
Victorian advertising card Arnold & Sons tailors
Rare 1896 late Victorian advertising card for U.K. tailor, Arnold & Sons. Faux tortoiseshell celluloid with 1896 calendar. 8 cm x 5 cm. $98 Shop 5
Georgian turned timber thimble holder
Early 18thc turned timber thimble holder. Two halves with threads allowing them to screw together into a keg or barrel shape. Height 4 cm. $295 Shop 5
McFarlane mauchline Tartan ware crochet hook case
c1850s/60s mid Victorian Tartanware crochet hook holder. Cylindrical shape. Length 10 cm. $268 Shop 5
c1900 tiny hand made thimble holder
c1900 tiny thimble holder. Handmade and beaded in the form of a slipper. Length 7 cm. $88 Shop 5
Vintage knitting needle gauges
An assortment of vintage knitting needle gauges in bakelite, anodised aluminium and early plastics. Prices range from $12 to $58 Shop 5
c1920 work table
c1920 maple work table. Hinged top (with attractive quarter cut burr walnut veneer) lifts from the front (see images below) to reveal original green lining to the interior. Single lower drawer with compartments, long tapered supports terminating with pad feet. Height (as pictured above) 61 cm, top measures 34 cm x 34 cm. $495 Shop 42
Work table in open position/interior lining
Quarter cut burr walnut to lid of work table
1980s silver Roses thimble
1980s sterling silver signed hand made Roses thimble. $98 Shop 5
Edwardian pin cushion
c1900 Edwardian pin cushion. Pinned and beaded, ?sawdust stuffing to interior. 15 cm x 15 cm. $365 Shop 5
Australian bakelite "Pik-a-Pin"
c1930s/40s Australian made mottled red bakelite "Pik-a-Pin". Top unscrews, insert pins, re-screw top then press down. The top half spring-loads the pins, ejecting them one at a time! You KNOW you can't live without this! Height 7 cm. $88 Shop 5
"Elfin" Australian sterling silver thimble
SCARCE c1940s "Elfin" Australian sterling silver thimble, S 26. $195 Shop 5
1890s American Indian beaded pin cushion
c1890s American Indian (probably Mohawk) beaded pin cushion. Trade goods. Approximately 12 cm x 12 cm. $295 Shop 5
Victorian vulcanite tatting shuttle
c1890s Victorian vulcanite tatting shuttle. Length 7.6 cm. $70 Shop 5
Original Euro fashion patterns
A small selection of the MANY original patterns we currently stock of stylish dress design. All patterns are complete, many unused.
If you make your own clothing...look no further. Prices vary. Shop 5
1930s framed sampler
1938 hand stitched "homemaking sampler". Colours still strong, some loss of stitching around parts of the green/pink border. 39 cm x 30 cm. $110 Shop 27