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Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools

Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools

Located in Richmond, VA

Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Bone, Lacquer

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet
Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet. Paint finish appears to be a more recent vintage distressed finish.

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Early 1900s Country Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

$3,250

H 6 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Duncan Phyfe Style Occasional Sewing or Spool Table. Features a crotch mahogany frame over an ebonized lyre base with brass rods and downswept scrolled feet.

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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Mahogany

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19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this exquisitely simple but high quality sewing box is lined in red silk with ruched silk top and features various mother-of-pearl sewing tools.

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19th Century British William IV Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Brass

Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass
Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass

Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. & Co. Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Chest Cabinet w/ Reverse Painted Glass and Contents on Wheels.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Early American Walnut 2 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand
Antique Early American Walnut 2 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand

Antique Early American Walnut 2 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early American spool cabinet side table. Made of walnut featuring two drawers with classic inset paneled fronts and porcelain knobs supported by square tapered legs. Measures...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Martha Washington Walnut 3 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand
Antique Martha Washington Walnut 3 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand

Antique Martha Washington Walnut 3 Drawer Spool Sewing Cabinet Side Table Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Martha Washington style wooden sewing cabinet with two flip top end sections, three drawers, and turned spindle legs.  

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19th Century Federal Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Walnut

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED SPOOL BOX W/ LID-SEWINGI BOX
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED SPOOL BOX W/ LID-SEWINGI BOX

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED SPOOL BOX W/ LID-SEWINGI BOX

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED SPOOL SEWING BOX W/ LID IN GREAT CONDITION

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19th Century American Antique Sewing Spools

Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand
Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand

Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique folk art sewing spool carved 6 tier corner shelf whatnot stand.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood

Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk W/ Cast Iron Base
Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk W/ Cast Iron Base

Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk W/ Cast Iron Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk w/ Cast Iron Base. Item features custom vintage conversion, upper is an original J&P Coats "Best Six Cord" spool cabinet...

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Iron

A French Folk Art Plinth Etagere, c19th Century.
A French Folk Art Plinth Etagere, c19th Century.

A French Folk Art Plinth Etagere, c19th Century.

Located in Hitchin, England

A French folk art plinth/etagere – formed from used sewing spools which are stacked and supported internally with rods with both lower and higher tiered shelves.

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood

Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand
Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

"An eye catching turn of the 20th century Martha Washington sewing table. Made from mahogany with three dovetailed drawers having crotched veneer fronts and faceted glass pulls. Feat...

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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Mahogany

American Folk Art Sewing Spool Side Table/Stand
American Folk Art Sewing Spool Side Table/Stand

American Folk Art Sewing Spool Side Table/Stand

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H 31.63 in W 13.25 in D 12.13 in

American Folk Art Sewing Spool Side Table/Stand

Located in Culver City, CA

The table's legs are made with 1.5" sewing spools stacked on iron rods. The table top is quite small with a lower shelf and could be the perfect size for a lamp or a stand for smalle...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sewing Spools

Victorian Spool Triangular Corner Shelf
Victorian Spool Triangular Corner Shelf

Victorian Spool Triangular Corner Shelf

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H 57 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

Victorian Spool Triangular Corner Shelf

Located in Culver City, CA

This great triangular corner shelf is indicative of the Victorian period with the use of sewing spool supports centered on iron rods. The piece has shaped wood curves throughout with...

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1880s American Country Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools

19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools

Located in San Marino, CA

Papier-mâché style collectible sewing box. Includes spools and sewing accessories featured.

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19th Century Vietnamese Early Victorian Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Lacquer

Rosewood Sewing Box
Rosewood Sewing Box

Rosewood Sewing Box

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Rosewood Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is fully fitted with mother of pearl sewing tools and cotton spools housed in a removable tray with a large storage area underneath.

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1840s British Antique Sewing Spools

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box

Tunbridge Sewing Box

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The main tray features many compartments for thimbles spools and other sewing tools, a padded tool tray and two removable needle books.

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19th Century British Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

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H 3 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined in blue paper and includes a needle box, pin cushion and several compartments for spools and sewing items. This tunbridge ware sewing box comes with a fully ...

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19th Century British Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 10 in D 7 in

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The main tray is lined with the same materials and features many compartments for thimbles spools and other sewing tools and accessories.

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19th Century British Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Brass

Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Papier Mâché Sewing Box

Papier Mâché Sewing Box

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H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Papier Mâché Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this eye catching papier mâché sewing box is lined with patterned green paper and velvet and features six mother-of-pearl thread spools, sewing hook, pricker, tape me...

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19th Century British Antique Sewing Spools

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior lid is lined with red ruched silk and features a removable tray with several compartments with stick ware spools, various other sewing tools and winders all housed in a ...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Rosewood

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box

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H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Decorated with elaborate chinoiserie scenes in gold; the top opens to reveal compartments containing intricately carved ivory sewing items: spools, needle holders and other tools; t...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Lacquer, Ivory

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century
Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The middle drawer contains several compartments stocked with sewing supplies including thread spools, thimbles, pincushion, tape measure and a fitted tool pad with tweezers, scissors...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Brass

Mill bins
Mill bins

Mill bins

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H 24.5 in W 18.5 in D 12 in

Mill bins

Located in Sheffield, MA

This mill bins came from a sewing factory and held large spools of thread. They have been tastefully painted and detailed by one of our antique dealers in England.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Metal

American Spools from a Sewing Factory Holding Thread
American Spools from a Sewing Factory Holding Thread

American Spools from a Sewing Factory Holding Thread

Located in Sheffield, MA

These spools of thread are from the 1920s and come in multiple colors. This collection can work anywhere in your home. We have a set on our coffee table with wooden balls on top of e...

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1920s North American Antique Sewing Spools

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825

By Karl Johan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Originally designed as a sewing table, interior features two spool racks, each above a pair of diminutive drawers that retain their tiny bone bead pulls.

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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood, Birch

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Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box

$2,250

H 16.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France

18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...

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18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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19th Century French Other Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Bronze

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 t...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral composition reflecting the aesthetic...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the ...

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19th Century French Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Gold

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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19th Century American Rococo Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

$3,487

H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...

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1730s Dutch Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Walnut

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

$3,444Sale Price|25% Off

H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Located in Paris, FR

Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with braids on the back of the lid. This charming sewing set is lined with moire and pink v...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Gold, Silver

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500

H 0.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...

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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Sewing Table
Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Sewing Table

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Sewing Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chinese export black lacquer and gilt decorated sewing / occasional table, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Bone, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

$4,280

H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 14.25 in

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Brea, CA

Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14 inch wide big sewing box , Decorated all-over with intricate depictions of ancient C...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Spools

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique Sewing Spools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique sewing spools for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique sewing spools — often made from wood, metal and bone — can elevate any home. Antique sewing spools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sewing spools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts and Victorian antique sewing spools are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Sewing Spools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,087, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $8,999 highest priced.