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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
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Early 1900s Country Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood

Chadwick’s Sewing Cottons Counter Top Cotton Reel Display Case This Charming l
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
sewing threads The front of each drawer and the back have milk glass panels with Gold leaf lettering
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Sewing Thread

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Walnut

Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century wool holder and thread sewing box. Just a little treasure that anyone
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Late 18th Century English Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood, Oak

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Japanned sewing cabinet beautifully decorated with vibrant chinoiserie scenes. The front
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Paper

Antique Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
H 11.03 in W 11.42 in D 9.45 in
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
compartments containing multiple sewing tools including thread reels, a thimble, a pair of prickers, perfume
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
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H 5.5 in W 13.58 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

1930s Oak Sewing Box Table by Morco
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s Oak sewing box table by Morco This is a good sturdy side table, with a good colour, just
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Oak

Sewing Table / Column Historism, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful carved sewing table/ column from the so called Historism period in Austrian, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Beech

19th Century Folding Sewing Table with Yardstick Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fabrics and threads. It is a rare and exquisite find that adds charm and elegance to any sewing room or
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Mid-19th Century Federal Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood

Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Tunbridge Ware Folk House Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
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H 6.1 in W 5.91 in D 4.13 in
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Sewing Thread

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Alabaster

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th century Set of 4 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19c Anglo Ceylonese sewing box of museum quality. Made in
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Silver

J. H. - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Sewing Lesson
Located in Corsham, GB
watches closely as the little girl delicately tries to thread a needle. This heartwarming scene has the
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19th Century Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Watercolor

Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome nearly 200 year old French Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) walnut travailleuse (sewing
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sewing Thread

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Mirror, Walnut

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is carved buttons and the larger states thread on the lids. Larger of the two is 2 1/2 high x 6" in
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood

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
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Sewing Thread

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Gold, Silver

Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta
Located in Atlanta, GA
partitions for organizing sewing essentials such as reels of thread and a velvet pin cushion. This attention
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Thread

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
display case. The skill of sewing with a needle and thread was required in the centuries before the
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Gilt Metal

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Sewing Thread

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
threads, richly decorated to form classic landscapes on all sides (even the bottom and the inside), with
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19th Century Italian Antique Sewing Thread

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Straw

1829 Needlepoint Pictorial Sampler of Flowers and Quote by 12-year old Girl.
Located in Soquel, CA
accomplishments”—music, watercolor painting, comportment, manners, and sewing. As part of her preparation for the
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1820s American Folk Art Antique Sewing Thread

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Linen, Thread

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A near pair of the iconic Singer sewing stools. c.1930 Originally, these stools lined factory
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Iron

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin An interesting sewing item with a
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Sewing Thread

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Sycamore

19th Century English Oak Work Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Good Mid 19th Century English Oak Work Table or Sewing Box on Stand. The octagonal box with
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19th Century Antique Sewing Thread

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Work Table
19th Century English Oak Work Table
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century German Doll house miniature furniture A sewing table, a table and 2 chairs
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19th Century German Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Bone

Map Silk Embroidered Western Eastern Hemisphere New Old World Asia America Afri
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
variety of stiches in black, silk threads emulating the black ink on maps. -“Recent international
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Silk

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Sandalwood Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus S
Located in Dallas, TX
Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Bone, Padouk, Sandalwood

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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Brass

c.1900 French Patinated Bronze Two Handed Glass Dial Mystery Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker: Sculptor – Victorin Subatier Clockmaker – Unknown Case: The patinated bronze case depicts a beautiful female figure standing amongst billowing clouds and elaborately c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Sewing Thread

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Bronze

Antique French Directoire Buffet Sideboard Serving Table, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French Directoire ormolu mounted flame mahogany marble topped buffet, dating from Circa 1840. It features a striking serpentine galleried inset white C...
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1840s French Directoire Antique Sewing Thread

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Marble, Ormolu

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Thread

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Oak, Plywood

Large Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Teakwood Bone Inlaid Box
Located in New York, NY
A large early 19th century teak wood fitted box from the Coromandel coast with a scrolling Regency design of bone inlay bordering all sides, the top adorned with a central oriental m...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sewing Thread

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Teak, Bone

Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Kitchen Storage Drawer Unit
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Storage Drawer Unit An amazing statement set of factory drawers. These drawers were salvaged from a disused Hungarian factory. There are 60 drawers s...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Metal

McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet This is a Glazed Counter top Display Cabinet is made in walnut it holds 4 sliding shelves so that the contents can be easily...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Walnut

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter
Located in Brussels, BE
This classic antique display cabinet/shop counter, is a piece crafted from oak and brass. It features two sliding doors on the backside, providing functionality. The shelves withi...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sewing Thread

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Glass, Wood

Antique Distressed French Louis XVI Style Curio Cabinet, Display Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 66 3/4in W: 38in D: 13 3/4in This Antique Distressed French Louis XVI Style Curio Cabinet, China Cabinet is made of the highest quality and has a beautiful distress...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sewing Thread

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.
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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Thread

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

French Glass Pastry Display Dome on Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large and impressive hand blown cake or cheese display, most likely used in a retail shop. A large bell shaped dome with knob sits over the pedestal base. Perfect for keeping your ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Sewing Thread

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Blown Glass

Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of ormolu mounted marquetry pedestals. After a model by Francois Linke. Each with a marble top above bombé sides inlaid with loose floral bouquets, the angles mounted with li...
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20th Century European Louis XV Antique Sewing Thread

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Ormolu

Mahogany Counter Top Cake & Biscuits Shop Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop display cabinet was made to display cakes and biscuits. The cabinet has two glass shelves and a white glass bottom. This is a very attractive and useful piece and it is in ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet This is superb Victorian shop display Cabinet, it has a wooden frame, the base of the cabinet is covered in its original faded blue Velve...
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1880s Adam Style Antique Sewing Thread

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Glass

8' Antique Store Counter, Showcase, Display Cabinet or Workstation
Located in Sheffield, MA
A late 19th / early 20th century industrial general store display case work or shop counter, having a 17" deep single board plank top behind the 10" deep display case that can functi...
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Sewing Thread

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Marble

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome Italian 19th century carved giltwood console table with Brèche d'Alep marble top. The rectangular form centered by a female mask, raised on four curved form legs inter-joi...
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1870s Antique Sewing Thread

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Marble

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Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
numerous compartments for thread reels, thread winders, thimbles, a needle book and other sewing supplies
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Kingwood, Macassar, Tulipwood

Antique Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet
H 15.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Sewing Compendium in the form of a Samovar made of solid mahogany with bone handles and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

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Bone, Mahogany

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and features various mother-of-pearl sewing tools. Six thread spools towards the back as well as
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19th Century British William IV Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
interior has a lift out fitted tray to hold sewing instruments and threads. The compartment below the
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1840s European Biedermeier Antique Sewing Thread

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An early 19th century japanned sewing cabinet, with chinoiserie decoration on each side in
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table
Located in Portland, OR
Elaborately carved late 19th-century Swedish sewing table. In dark oak with carved top and apron
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Antique Sewing Thread

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Felt, Oak, Rosewood

Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
lined interior features various sewing supplies including six thread reels, Bone pricker, needle case
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Palais Royal sewing box veneered in mahogany and sycamore with boxwood stringing and floral
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19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Thread

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Sycamore

Very Rare Regency Work Box or Sewing Table Made of Oak and Rosewood
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique work box / sewing table made of a choice cut of oak with crossbanding made of top quality
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing Thread

Babani "Le Niu-Tse" Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery
By Babani
Located in Topanga, CA
thread embroidered dragon pattern. The interior is lined in salmon colored matte silk. The Babani
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sewing Thread

Continental Biedermeier Period Small Mahogany Sewing Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
sewing threads and accessories. This small elegant flame grained mahogany chest makes a handy side table
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Thread

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Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

Bambi 56/2 by Sigurd Resell for Gustav Bahus, Teak & Saddle Leather, Norway, 50s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Hønefoss, 30
leather with wear consistent with age and use. Sewing thread in the seat is missing. Provenance: Henie
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Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Thread

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Leather, Teak

Japanese Fine Antique Sewing Tansu, Jam Packed with Old Buttons, Thread, Fabrics
Located in South Burlington, VT
original contents, all manner of sewing notions: buttons, thread, patches, needles, and fabric swatches
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Rosewood sewing box by Edwards with ornate brass inlay to the top and front, with an
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing Thread

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Brass

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
H 5.32 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 in
5 spools for yarn or thread
Located in Sheffield, MA
these original painted spools, came from a sewing factory in northern England and were used to hold
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sewing Thread

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Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Sewing Box, Scotland, 1880 1961
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut sewing box, Scotland 1880 1961 Scotland 1880 Solid walnut
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted vivid scenes
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840
Located in Toronto, ON
for various size needle storage packages within a separate leather divider, thread winder, scissors
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Early 19th Century Antique Sewing Thread

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing or Jewelry Box, Mahogany with Maple Inlays
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier sewing or jewelry box Baden-Württemberg Mahogany, Maple Biedermeier, circa 1830
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Thread

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Mahogany, Maple

English Regency Period Embossed Leather Sewing Box with Drawer and Brass Mounts
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period embossed leather fitted sewing box with drawer and original brass handles
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Cowhide

32 Stars In A One-of-a-Kind Pattern on a Dynamic Flag
Located in York County, PA
. In the original construction, basically two sewing threads were used, a 3 ply S cotton for the stars
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19th Century Antique Sewing Thread

Fluted Ebony box, 19th c
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ebony sewing box with reeded carved exterior, interior with ten upper compartments, seven having
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Fluted Ebony box, 19th c
Fluted Ebony box, 19th c
H 5.25 in W 14.6 in D 9.75 in
Vintage Antique Industrial 3-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, circa 1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Lovely example of the iconic Singer sewing stool. circa 1930. Originally, these stools lined
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Iron

Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table
Located in Westport, CT
, originally for your spools of thread and sewing supplies. The table sturdily balances on a hexagonal center
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Sewing Thread

Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table
Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table
H 31 in W 23 in D 16.75 in
Vintage Antique Industrial 3-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, circa 1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Lovely example of the iconic 3-legged Singer sewing stool. c.1930 Orignally, these stools lined
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Iron

Mill bins
Located in Sheffield, MA
This mill bins came from a sewing factory and held large spools of thread. They have been
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sewing Thread

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Metal

Mill bins
Mill bins
H 24.5 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Antique Industrial 3-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, C.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Original example of the iconic 3-legged Singer sewing stool. c.1930 Originally, these stools
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A near pair of the iconic Singer sewing stools. c.1930 Originally, these stools lined factory
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial 3-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A super decorative riginal example of the iconic Singer sewing stool. c.1930 Originally, these
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Iron

Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
paper lining. This box was likely originally a sewing box, retaining the original internally divided
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Brass

Antique American Eastlake Carved Walnut Silverware or Jewelry Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
of thread and that the legs and skirt were added later. Now it is a beautiful piece for storage of
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1890s American Eastlake Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Large Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
area rugs, but this American rag rug appears to have been created using both weaving and sewing
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Sewing Thread

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Wool

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures
Located in Atlanta, GA
rare and expensive commodity to the everyday sewing basket. Their accuracy was important and in the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sewing Thread

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
machine, using an interlocking chain stitch. Because it consumed too much thread, the chain stitch
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1860s Antique Sewing Thread

35 Star, Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliqued, Civil War Period American Flag
Located in York County, PA
on single-appliquéd stars, the stitching is more apparent, which emphasizes its hand-sewing
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1860s American Antique Sewing Thread

45 Hand-Sewn Flag with Single-Appliqued Stars
Located in York County, PA
commercial flag-makers that was still hand-sewing stars in the mid-1890’s and afterward, possibly as late as
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1890s Antique Sewing Thread

NYC-Made, Entirely Hand-Sewn Flag w/ 36 Stars, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
and stitching, but also because they are more visually intriguing. Both the sewing itself and
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19th Century American Antique Sewing Thread

38 Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliquéd Stars On An Antique Flag
Located in York County, PA
visually intriguing. Both the sewing itself and stretching of the fabrics over time has results in stars
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19th Century American Antique Sewing Thread

34 Star Civil War Period Flag with Unusual Woven Stripes and Press Dyed Stars
Located in York County, PA
oxford cotton shirts, with white thread going in one direction, but colored thread in the other, so that
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1860s American Antique Sewing Thread

44 Stars in Zigzagging Rows on a Press-Dyed Wool American Flag
Located in York County, PA
tape sleeve along the hoist, through which a wooden staff could be threaded and tacked into place
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1890s American Antique Sewing Thread

44 Star Antique American Flag on Press-Dyed Wool, Horstmann Company, 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
along the hoist, through which a wooden staff could be threaded and tacked into place. "2 x 3 ft" is
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1890s American Antique Sewing Thread

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Wool

34 Gilt Painted Stars in A Bold Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
was threaded and hand-stitched into place for hoisting. The rope is of a kind typically found on Civil
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1860s North American Antique Sewing Thread

38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"
Located in York County, PA
stars back-to-back, sandwiching them against a blue ground, and sewing with white thread. One can also
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wool

Exceptionally Rare 13 Star Flag in a 4-4-5 Lineal Pattern
Located in York County, PA
hand-made construction. The flag is entirely hand-sewn throughout with linen thread. The stars of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sewing Thread

32 Star Minnesota Statehood, 1858-1859 Press Dyed Flag
Located in York County, PA
fabric looks like oxford cotton shirts, with white thread going in one direction and colored thread in
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1850s Antique Sewing Thread

31 Star American Flag, Made of Silk, California Statehood
Located in York County, PA
the series of red, white, and blue silk ties along the hoist, which are threaded through tiny, whip
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1850s American Antique Sewing Thread

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Silk

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
like oxford cotton shirts, with white thread going in one direction and colored thread in the other, so
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1860s American Antique Sewing Thread

1920s Industrial Star Twist Sewing Thread Display Case
Located in Garnerville, NY
Star twist sewing thread advertising cabinet. Pristine graphic decals on a metal cabinet with glass
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1920s American Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

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Steel

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
with original fitted interior comprising of several compartments to hold sewing threads, buttons
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
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
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1920s North American Antique Sewing Thread

19thc American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desktop Clark's Spool Cabinet
Located in Savannah, GA
originally a Scottish firm that manufactured embroidery and sewing threads for many years. The company was
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Brass

Late Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
An occasional table, designed for the sewing corner of the cozy Biedermeier sitting room typical of
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19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Walnut

Late Biedermeier Sewing Table
Late Biedermeier Sewing Table
H 25.5 in W 20.25 in D 14.5 in
Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
for spools, threads or collectables and a deeper centre compartment for knitting materials.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Fir

Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table
Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table
H 31 in W 16.25 in D 16 in
Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930
By Singer
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous work or desk chair made by the Singer Sewing Machine Company Brilliant design
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Steel, Iron

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th Century Set of 3 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood

18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & IMPORTANT late 18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing
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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sewing Box, Exceptional
Located in Dallas, TX
Sewing Box made in Vizagapatam, India circa 1860. The Box is made of sandalwood but covered in sections
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Thread

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Bone, Horn, Ebony, Sandalwood

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare 19th century sewing compendium in the form of a wonderful tooled leather bound book, entitled
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Leather

19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
silk and cotton thread, all of which were sourced with the piece. This unusual sewing caddy displays
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Wood

19th Century Octagonal Lided Pine Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal chain to hold it open or closed. The condition is very good. Possibly it was a sewing caddy for
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Sewing Thread

Materials

Pine

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Antique Sewing Thread For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sewing thread available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every antique sewing thread was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique sewing thread, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique sewing thread, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and folk art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Sewing Thread?

An antique sewing thread can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,300, while the lowest priced sells for $396 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.