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 interested in sewing, knitting or weaving would enjoy.
Wood, Oak
$1,495Sale 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 threads, richly decorated to form classic landscapes on all sides (even the bottom and th...
Straw
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 reveals inside a needle case at the centre and a double thread spool which slips over it...
Olive
$3,975
H 2.64 in W 1.22 in D 1.73 in
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and rock crystal combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an additio...
Sterling Silver
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 turned from Sycamore, these superb pieces would be used by the pharmacist and the se...
Sycamore
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 is in a good condition.
Metallic Thread
$408
H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty.
Wood, Lacquer
$9,750
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
The hinged rectangular top with three oval Signed Wedgwood plaques depicting putti at various pursuits within oval paterae mounted swagged and beaded borders, opening to a morocco le...
Cut Steel
$1,375
H 33 in W 26.25 in D 1.75 in
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 velvet background ,exceptional patterns. The textile is professionally hand mounted in ...
Metallic Thread
Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique silver thread box retains the original, hallmarked push fit cover; this comprises one of the cracker's handpieces.
Sterling Silver
$8,250
H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.63 in
19th Century German Baronship Document, Archduke Ludwig III of Hessen
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A wax seal of the Arch Dukedom enclosed in a brass box with gold thread and tassels is connected to the leather cover.
Leather, Parchment Paper
$16,000
H 18.75 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Closer to his body, draped crosswise over one shoulder, are a series of amulet boxes threaded along a string necklace. Maitreya is further adorned with earrings and armlets.
Schist
Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver round canister to hold thread. This thread holder features a simple beaded design along the top and bottom. Monogram on the top. Monogram appears to be ...
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Embroidered Velvet Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century Italian silver and other metallic thread embroidered velvet box, the top with arabesque design worked with birds, flowers and vines, the front similarly worked, the side...
Metallic Thread, Silver
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 craftsmanship. The exterior of the box is veneered in exotic Coromandel, showcasing a captiv...
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread
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H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Flat, rectangular wooden box with brass thread inlays. Inside are numerous compasses with various attachments as well as different measuring tools.
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 21.65 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Wooden Box with Marquetry Works, Austria circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This highly decorative box shows a gorgeous framing with maple wood on all edges and elegant curved maple thread pattern around the whole box which look awesome and build a fantastic...
Brass
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H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.1 in
Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This highly decorative art deco box impresses not only with its beautiful grain but also with the elaborate inlay work on the lid, processed with mahogany, maple, walnut and addition...
Walnut, Birdseye Maple, Maple
German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary
Located in Astoria, NY
German baroque catholic tridimensional Klosterarbeit reliquary, made with sewn metal foil and thread, elaborately decorated and ornamented with imitation gem stones and pearls.
Metal, Metallic Thread
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H 22 in W 26 in D 1.75 in
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...
Textile, Thread
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...
Brass, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze
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 is carved buttons and the larger states thread on the lids.
Wood
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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
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 manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergische Metallw...
Silver, Metal, Silver Plate
Late Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games & Sewing Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games & Sewing Table - With Chess and Backgammon Boards, Piece Compartments above a Thread and Wool Box surrounded by turned end supports on sabre ...
Brass
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W 1.25 in L 16.25 in
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 alternating pattern of lapis lazuli and filigree drop fringe Lapis lazuli is carved teardrop ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 78.35 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Above it is the single-door attachment, the so-called "hat box". Regionally typical thread inlays on the entire furniture front and also on the interior.
Ash
Spool/Thread Holder, American, Mid-19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Skill in the needle arts was highly important for the great majority of women in the 19th century. Tools and objects that supported their craft held significance as well. This fine, ...
Mahogany
Painted Belgian Spa Birch Sewing Box, 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
To the back middle of the tray is a removable crescent shaped pin cushion; this can be removed to reveal a large storage space underneath containing silk threads. This fabulous s...
Birch
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H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 10.75 in
English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
Located in Wells, ME
The base of the box has three removable layers of storage with dozens of boxes, many of which have boxes inside boxes, thread holders on one layer, hidden drawers and hidden boxes.
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
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...
Steel