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"Needlework & Embroidery Tools" by Eleanor Johnson
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This nice little reference book by Shire Publications is a good introduction to needlework tools of every form. The author has a lot of history and solid information on the tools and covers thimbles, thimble cases, needle cases, pin cushions, emeries, tape measures, thread winders, waxers, reel stands, scissors, clamps, tatting shuttles, stilettos and more. It is well illustrated with dozens of colors and black and white photos and focuses especially on English and European tools.
It has a soft cover with 32 pages and measures 5 7/8" by 8 1/4". It was published in England in 2011 by Shire Publications. This is reprint of the 1999 editio...
$11.95
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Antique Carved Ivory Knitting Needle Guards * Circa 1860
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These antique knitting needle guards are carved of real ivory. The detail is lovely and they have a beautiful ivory grain pattern. They're in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or other damage and they are connected with a gathered silk ribbon. The needle guards each measure 1 3/4" long. They were bought in France....
$135.00
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Antique Cased Sterling Silver English Sewing Set * Hlmk1901
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This nice little set is in a case lined with the original emerald green satin and velvet. The fitted interior contains a sterling silver crochet hook, scissors, stiletto and thimble. The crochet hook and stiletto have English sterling hallmarks for Birmingham 1900. The thimble and scissors have Birmingham 1901 hallmarks. Thimble maker James Swann has his mark on the thimble and the other pieces are by Adie & Lovekin. Most English silversmiths didn't have the machinery to make thimbles and bought them from someone like Swann for their sewing boxes. It's about an American size 7 and is in excellent condition with no holes, repairs or other da...
$345.00
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Delicate Antique Hand Porcelain & Silver Needle Case * Circa1800
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This wonderful little porcelain needle case is decorated all over with tiny hand painted floral sprays. It is mounted over gilded sterling silver (tested). It is in 3 sections, the top, a container for needles and one for pins. The background is white and delicate gold designs border each section. Raised blue enamel 'jewels' decorate each gold border. This was a technique practiced by the Worcester company so it may be theirs. Nine detailed sprays featuring roses and other flowers encircle the sections. The top and bottom have a gold flower design that looks like the stylized Tudor Rose. It is full of tiny needles and hand made eighteenth c...
$425.00
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Antique MOP Palais Royal Sewing Set w/ Music Box * C1820
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This wonderful old set is French and came from an area of Paris called the Palais Royal. The classically styled box is beautifully grained burlwood with an inlaid mother of pearl key escutcheon. Inside is a lift out tray fitted for the needlework tools. It is lined in the original silk velvet in an unusual pale blue color scheme. The four corners are embroidered with silk ribbon gold wire, gold beads and pearls. The winder spaces have mirrors beneath and are lined with blue and white silk chenille. The mirror in the top (also original) is lined with the same chenille. The little steel snips are replacements but the other tools all fit thei...
$2,950.00
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Turning Lace Bobbins by David Springett * Signed by Author
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Outstanding Guide to Lathe Turning
If you are interested in lace bobbins or learning how to use a mini lathe to turn small items, you will find "Turning Lace Bobbins With David Springett" fascinating. It is packed with detailed information about all of the steps necessary to create bobbins with every style of decoration and turning. The clear & profuse illustrations and instructions are better than any I've seen in any other book on how to use a lathe to create small items of wood, bone or horn.
Included is a history of lace bobbins and sections on materials and equipment, getting started and creating and decorating every style of lac...
$28.95
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