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Lot 164:
A Collection of 39 Vintage and Antique Sewing Notions and Haberdashery
Description
A collection of 39 pieces of vintage and antique sewing notions and haberdashery contained loose within a red plastic tray. The assortment spans styles from the late Victorian period through the mid-20th century, comprising paper ephemera, textiles, metal, and natural materials. Specific items include multiple packets of needles and fasteners, such as “British Safety Pins,” “WONDER Mantle Hooks & Eyes,” and “The Needle Wizard.” The lot features various thread spools and boxes, including a navy box marked “Schiner SEIDENGLANZ-STOPF GARN” (Silk Gloss Darning Yarn). Notable accessories include a metal thimble, two mother-of-pearl handled sewing tools (likely awls or stilettos), a large purple velvet pincushion mounted on a black base, and a red beaded velvet pin holder. Decorative elements present are two large white embossed leaf cutouts and a felt butterfly/moth shape. The collection also contains a natural whelk shell and a gray textile-wrapped stone or polishing weight. The paper ephemera includes a small box with a depiction of Balmoral Castle.
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