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Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box

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 Thread Box

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Wood, Oak

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy
Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy

$1,506Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.14 in W 10.04 in D 7.29 in

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique and very rare box, built in wood covered with inlaid / intertwined and colored straw

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19th Century Italian Antique Thread Box

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Straw

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool
A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

$425Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in Dm 2.25 in

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool A wonderful piece when unscrewed to open it

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Thread Box

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Olive

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse

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1870s British Victorian Antique Thread Box

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Treen Measure and Thread Dispenser in Sycamore
19th Century Treen Measure and Thread Dispenser in Sycamore

19th Century Treen Measure and Thread Dispenser in Sycamore

$686Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.75 in Dm 1.75 in

19th Century Treen Measure and Thread Dispenser in Sycamore

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Treen Measure and Thread Dispenser in Sycamore Made in the 19th century, skilfully

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19th Century Georgian Antique Thread Box

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Sycamore

Antique Jewelry Box, Small Chest, Silver Ornament, circa 1900
Antique Jewelry Box, Small Chest, Silver Ornament, circa 1900

Antique Jewelry Box, Small Chest, Silver Ornament, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful box with silver ornament plate at the top. The wood box ist painted black and the colour

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Thread Box

Materials

Metallic Thread

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Thread Box

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Wood, Lacquer

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

spools of thread. This unusual work box, mounted with blue and white jasperware signed Wedgwood plaques

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Thread Box

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Cut Steel

Turkish Hand Embroidery Textile, 19th Century, Silk Velvet Shadowbox
Turkish Hand Embroidery Textile, 19th Century, Silk Velvet Shadowbox

Turkish Hand Embroidery Textile, 19th Century, Silk Velvet Shadowbox

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful Ottoman Empire era textile of gold metallic threads embroidered on purple color silk

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19th Century Turkish Antique Thread Box

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet

Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet

Located in Northampton, GB

large selection of coloured thread. The Sewing Box dates to the early 19th century during the short

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19th Century British Antique Thread Box

Materials

Paper

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder
Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

either hand piece of the cracker. This impressive antique silver thread box retains the original

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1910s English Antique Thread Box

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes
Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes

$636Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of folky original painted pantry boxes. One is larger then the other. The smaller of the two

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Thread Box

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Wood

Late Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games & Sewing Table
Late Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games & Sewing Table

Late Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games & Sewing Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Compartments above a Thread and Wool Box surrounded by turned end supports on sabre legs with brass paw feet

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Thread Box

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Brass

19th Century German Baronship Document, Archduke Ludwig III of Hessen
19th Century German Baronship Document, Archduke Ludwig III of Hessen

19th Century German Baronship Document, Archduke Ludwig III of Hessen

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Dukedom enclosed in a brass box with gold thread and tassels is connected to the leather cover. Baronship

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19th Century German Antique Thread Box

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Leather, Parchment Paper

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

Located in Austin, TX

, draped crosswise over one shoulder, are a series of amulet boxes threaded along a string necklace

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Thread Box

Materials

Schist

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Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder
Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder

Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder

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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1 in

Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver round canister to hold thread. This thread holder features a simple

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19th Century Antique Thread Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Embroidered Velvet Box
Italian Silver Embroidered Velvet Box

Italian Silver Embroidered Velvet Box

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

Italian Silver Embroidered Velvet Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th Century Italian silver and other metallic thread embroidered velvet box, the top with

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Thread Box

Materials

Metallic Thread, Silver

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

Located in Northampton, GB

An exquisite antique dome-top jewellery box that embodies timeless elegance and superb

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Thread Box

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Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

, rectangular wooden box with brass thread inlays. Inside are numerous compasses with various attachments as

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Late 19th Century English Antique Thread Box

Materials

Brass

20th Century Art Nouveau Wooden Box with Marquetry Works, Austria circa 1900
20th Century Art Nouveau Wooden Box with Marquetry Works, Austria circa 1900

20th Century Art Nouveau Wooden Box with Marquetry Works, Austria circa 1900

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

with maple wood on all edges and elegant curved maple thread pattern around the whole box which look

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thread Box

Materials

Brass

Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Precious wooden Art Deco box in fine bird's-eye maple with inlay work out of Austria, circa 1920

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Thread Box

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple, Maple

German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary
German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary

German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary

Located in Astoria, NY

thread, elaborately decorated and ornamented with imitation gem stones and pearls. Likely handmade in a

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Early 1800s German Baroque Antique Thread Box

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Metal, Metallic Thread

18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions
18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions

18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions

Located in Milford, NH

A beautifully detailed framed stumpwork textile featuring central courting figures, surrounded by lions, rabbits, and other animals, as well as plants, flowers, and other foliage. Da...

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18th Century English Antique Thread Box

Materials

Textile, Thread

Antique Coromandel Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son
Antique Coromandel Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son

Antique Coromandel Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Discover this exquisite antique Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet by Betjemann & Son, an elegant, sophisticated work of art. The dome-topped top is a distinguishing feature, and the in...

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19th Century British Antique Thread Box

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Brass, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF
Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of early 20th century Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver napkin rings and decorative box by german

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1880s German Jugendstil Antique Thread Box

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Silver, Metal, Silver Plate

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace
Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of gold round and coil beads threaded along wheat link box chain Suspending an

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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Thread Box

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840

Located in Greven, DE

-door attachment, the so-called "hat box". Regionally typical thread inlays on the entire furniture

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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Thread Box

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Ash

Spool/Thread Holder, American, Mid-19th Century
Spool/Thread Holder, American, Mid-19th Century

Spool/Thread Holder, American, Mid-19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

holder contains spindles for ten spools, with delicate metal-rimmed holes for access to the thread. The

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1860s American Early Victorian Antique Thread Box

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Belgian Spa Birch Sewing Box, 18th Century
Painted Belgian Spa Birch Sewing Box, 18th Century

Painted Belgian Spa Birch Sewing Box, 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

containing silk threads. This fabulous sewing box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

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18th Century Belgian George III Antique Thread Box

Materials

Birch

English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage

English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage

Located in Wells, ME

storage with dozens of boxes, many of which have boxes inside boxes, thread holders on one layer, hidden

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Thread Box

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Steel Cutlery Set from St. Louis circa 1850 in Shadowbox Frame
Steel Cutlery Set from St. Louis circa 1850 in Shadowbox Frame

Steel Cutlery Set from St. Louis circa 1850 in Shadowbox Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Graphic and rare set of 6 forks and 6 knives from the Bridge Cutlery Company in St. Louis, Missouri, marked as such, made of steel and bone with strong decoration; circa 1850, affixe...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Box

Materials

Steel

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Antique Thread Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique thread box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every antique thread box was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique thread box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique thread box, those designed in Baroque, Folk Art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Thread Box?

An antique thread box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $198 and the highest can go for as much as $5,700.