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Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools. Remarkable
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
H 29.38 in W 25 in D 16.75 in
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
and contains a removable tray holding a collection of bone sewing tools.
This antique satinwood
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Paper
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Brass
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Brass
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors
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19th Century French Other Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Wood Austrian Sewing Side Table, 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
there are small compartments, where evidently housed the small sewing tools; this compartment can be
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1850s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The hallmarks appear to be French. The interior
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1880s European Empire Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Ormolu
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.25 in
19th Century English Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Paper Mache Sewing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, hand painted antique sewing table was created in England circa 1880. Standing on a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood, Paper
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 14.75 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
, sewing tools, removable inner tray, and the lovely original dark blue velvet lining. It also has a secret
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan.
It was used to store small items such as sewing tools.
Each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
multiple compartments for sewing tools and accoutrements. The top tray removes to access further storage
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825
Located in London, GB
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Literature:
Cf.:Helen Lester Thompson, Sewing Tools, and Trinkets: Collector’s Identification & Value Guide
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1820s British George IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silver
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W 3.12 in L 4.53 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 Tools
Materials
Satinwood
Brighton Pavilion Tunbridge Ware Sewing Compendium
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
cushion and the second just above the windows revealing the Sewing tools including a Tunbridge Ware
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
18th Century miniature bronze gilt cabinet
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century miniature bronze gilt cabinet
18th Century gilt Bronze Miniature, Gold Sewing tools
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18th Century European Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the day. Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Mahogany
18 Kt Gold Antique Box
Located in Palermo, IT
brought with them, those little boxes in which the sewing tools or personal manicure were kept should not
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Gold
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw
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1810s British George III Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
of the Sewing Box features a removable tool pad complete with thimbles, engraved Mother-of-Pearl
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
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 Tools
Materials
Gold, Silver
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850
Additional
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Oak
Antique Sewing Table with Chinoiserie Lacquer 'English, Early 19th Century'
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique sewing table is beautifully decorated from base to table-top in golden chinoiserie
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 21 in
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silver, Steel
H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
. Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Gold
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
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19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Tools
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Rosewood
H 4.38 in W 8.63 in D 6.54 in
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
sewing machine was invented. Wealthy women of the 19th century had tools, scissors, bobbins, tape
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 6.3 in W 2.56 in
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 Tools
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Japanese Antique Rag "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
640mm
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary clothing and tools from
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Linen
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel case is finished with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Metal
Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities
Located in NEWARK, GB
for securing your favourite accompaniments.
Traditionally used to hold useful tools, usually for
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Tools
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Located in London, GB
decoration.
At the top of the cabinet lies a fitted sewing box, complete with its original silk lining
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1840s English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
and an array of manicure tools. A secret velvet-lined drawer extends from the side of the nécessaire
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Glass Jigger Art Nouveau
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New York, NY
engraving, a play on the expression, ‘Just a Thimble Full,’ the jigger is modeled on an oversized sewing
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Silversmith Thomas Whitehouse. The tray also includes a range of Mother of Pearl tools including tweezers, a
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Late 19th Century Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
design. Details allude to this piece serving as a correspondence and sewing table. Unlocking what seems
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Metal
Tunbridge Ware - A Round Topped And Square Ended Glove Box, c1860
By Henry Hollamby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
(very likely original), lacking any sort of lid mounted 'tool band' which would identify this as a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Flip Top Chessboard Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality, exquisitely handcrafted, antique English games / sewing table finished in Regency
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully
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Late 19th Century British Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
decorative, holder for sewing needles. Early needle cases were usually small tubular containers of wood, or
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 4.66 in W 1.01 in D 0.89 in
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
sewing needles. Early needle cases were usually small tubular containers of wood, or bronze with tight
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 25.5 in D 22.5 in L 118.3 in
Enchanted Doorway, Venezia (La Porta della Carta, Venezia '29)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Storrs, CT
framing.
He used sewing needles and magnifying glasses to get a fine level of detail. A member of many
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1920s American Modern Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Etching
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Rio del Santi Apostoli, Venice.
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Storrs, CT
for framing.
The image shows the river and Bridge of the Holy Apostles in Venice.
He used sewing
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1920s American Modern Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Etching
Rio del Santi Apostoli, Venice.
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Storrs, CT
could be a tool for the spiritual and moral improvement of mankind and that Gothic cathedrals
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1920s American Modern Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Etching
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Located in Midlothian, VA
. Finished Interior with Steel and Mother of Pearl Period Sewing Tools, Cut Crystal and Silver Cosmetic Jars
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19th Century French Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
ball finial. The top unscrews to reveal various bone sewing tools securely housed including thimble
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
mother-of-pearl spools, six winders and sewing tools.
This antique sewing comes with a fully working
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Paper
Sewing Box Antique Glazed Reverse Mirror Naively Decorated, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
tools and accessories.
This wonderful sewing box comes complete with a fully working lock and tasselled
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18th Century British George III Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Glass, Boxwood, Sycamore
H 9.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
lined in green velvet and patterned paper and is fully fitted with various mother of pearl sewing tools
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Wood
Antique Satinwood Paper Scroll Silk Paper Lined Sewing Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and contains a removable tray holding a collection of bone sewing tools.
This satinwood
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Paper
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 Tools
Materials
Brass
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. With a mirror backed lid, the interior houses various mother of pearl sewing tools and a glass scent
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19th Century French William IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl
English black papier mache’ hinged lid box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
and mother of pearl sewing tools. England, circa 1840
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19th Century English Antique Sewing Tools
Early 19th Century Regency Period Cream and Gilt Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
in pale blue paper and has a leafy patterned pale blue silk covers with compartments for sewing tools
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1820s English Antique Sewing Tools
H 7.29 in W 8.08 in D 6.42 in
Antique Sewing Basket with shaped Sycamore Handle
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
by a serious collector of interesting and important boxes and other unusual sewing tools. This
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore, Yew
Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set
By Mappin & Webb
Located in San Marcos, CA
see here certainly fits that description, and is complete with the original sewing tools and even the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
sewing tools. This represents a lifelong interest in the subject, and includes many interesting pieces
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19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Sycamore
Antique Coromandel Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
removable tray which also contains a pad fitted with sewing tools, underneath which is a storage space
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Regency Leather Covered Sewing Box
Located in Folkestone, Kent
Very fine quality Regency period red leather covered sewing box, the gadrooned, cushion shaped top
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Leather
Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Impressive and very decorative papier mâché sewing cabinet painted with images taken from the book
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sewing Tools
Materials
Paper
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An assortment of antique sewing tools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique sewing tools available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique sewing tools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Empire and Art Nouveau antique sewing tools are consistently popular styles. Many antique sewing tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Biedermeier, E.G. Webster & Sons and Palais Royal produced popular antique sewing tools that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Sewing Tools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,846, while they’re typically $465 on the low end and $19,850 highest priced.
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