This little thread waxer is hand carved of real ivory. It has been engraved on both sides with madras work circles and dots, some of the finest I’ve seen. This is a form of scrimshaw work where black lacquer is flowed into the engraved designs It’s English and dates to the early 19th century.
The condition is excellent with no chips or cracks and it measures 1″ in diameter. It still has its wax and unscrews so the wax could be changed. A waxer and other sewing tools in madras work are shown on p. 87 of Nerylla Taunton’s book “Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries”.
$95.00
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