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Antique Thread Holder

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble 2" (5 cm.) The brass-cased tube With enamel finish designed
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Holder

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional and rare antique George V sterling silver thread holder has been realistically modelled in the
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1910s English Antique Thread Holder

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder. In sterling silver. By the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder. In sterling silver. By the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Holder

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Sterling Silver

French Empire Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Original Handcut Threads
Located in London, GB
Fine antique French Empire pair of ormolu candlesticks with original handcut threads. A very
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1810s French Empire Antique Thread Holder

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Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
some minor losses of sequins and metal thread.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Iron, Metallic Thread

Antique Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
$5,950 / set
H 19 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
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 Holder

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Wood, Oak

Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders
Located in Louisville, KY
attention to detail-a beautiful combination of form and function. This Victorian-era thread spool tree is
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Thread Holder

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Brass, Iron

Antique Christofle Silverplate Baguette Manche a Gigot Lamb Shank / Roast Holder
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Manche a Gigot bone holder. By Christofle et Cie. In silver plate. In the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Original Single Copper Holophane Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
is individually tested and labelled to BS EN 60598. The lamp is fitted with a standard E27 threaded
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19th Century French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Glass

1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
to the bayonets. All lighting components including threaded tubes, nuts and lamp holders are bronzed
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Pair of English Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Candelabras, 1830
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
an elevated centre post. The arms and the centre posts are surmounted by cut-crystal candle holders
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Thread Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian Brass Thread Holder
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19th Century English Antique Thread Holder

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Brass

Antique Thread Holder
Antique Thread Holder
H 10 in Dm 5 in
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver string/thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian period, sterling silver thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Brass Ring or Thread Holder, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Ring or Thread Holder, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder
By Johann Wagner & Sohn
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver thread/string holder, J. Wagner & Sons, New York, circa 1910. Pierced design
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century New Old Stock Brass And Mercury Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
comes completely wired and ready to install. The lamp is fitted with a standard E27 threaded lamp holder
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19th Century German Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Decorated Thread Bobbin Holder
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver floral decorated thread Bobbin holder for the sewer who has
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Holder

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Mahogany

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 Holder

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Candlesticks
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Set of (3) large industrial thread spools as candlesticks, candle holders. Great patina. 12" to 13
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1910s American Industrial Antique Thread Holder

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Wood

Candlesticks
H 12 in Dm 2 in
Penwork Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
including space for thread spools, thimble holders and a pin cushion. Removing this try reveals further
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Early 19th Century British Antique Thread Holder

Penwork Sewing Box
Penwork Sewing Box
H 5 in W 11 in D 8 in

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Four Georgian Wrought Iron Railing Lengths with Hand-Formed Circular End Finials
Located in London, GB
A set of four lengths of Georgian hand wrought iron railings with hoop style tops and circular hand formed end finials to each section. They are made from wrought iron so they are ex...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Thread Holder

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape. Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lante...
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1990s Italian Other Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
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1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell
$4,600
H 11 in W 29 in D 18 in
Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier Circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French purple Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890. Height / 5.8 inches. Diameter / 6 inches.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is a compelling embodiment of the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Their design philosophy was centered around a commitment to accessible furnishing mad...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Holder

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Rope, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925. Marble, brass and glass. Measures: The clock height 11.8" (30 cm), width 11.8" (30 cm), depth 3.9" (1...
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Thread Holder

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Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
$1,500 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color indoors is more true to images 2 and 3). Buyer will need to add mattress supports (...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Thread Holder

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Maple

Large Red Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien, Belgium 1970s
By Oswald Tieberghien
Located in München, BY
A beautiful large round ceramic mirror by Oswald Tieberghien, Belgium, 1970s. The red ceramic mirror is in very good condition with no damage. The mirror glass was replaced once and...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Holder

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Ceramic, Mirror, Bentwood

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Thread Holder

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Silver Leaf

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
$67,500
H 41 in W 60 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage late 19th century Tramp Art Box inset with mirror and fabric. "Tramp Art" objects began in the 1870s, driven by the abundance of wooden cigar boxes and their availability to ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Holder

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Textile, Wood

Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
$385
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
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19th Century Russian Antique Thread Holder

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Silver

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service
$248,500 / set
H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in
Seashell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell. Its condition is excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 Murano Glass flutes with wave sculptural element by Cenedese
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Complete unique set of flutes from Cenedese. The clear part shows a light pulegoso, made to give an antique look. The base carries a hand made wave with stripes of cobalt glass bead...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Holder

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Murano Glass

Set of 12 Murano Glass flutes with wave sculptural element by Cenedese
Set of 12 Murano Glass flutes with wave sculptural element by Cenedese
$3,247 Sale Price / set
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H 11.42 in Dm 2.96 in
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champlevé Enamel Mirrored Plateau or Tray
By Thomire & Cie., F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large antique French mirrored plateau or centerpiece. In gilt bronze. With twin handles, a shaped rocaille border, and elaborate polychrome champlevé enamel decoration thro...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Antique Thread Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique thread holder you’re looking for. An antique thread holder — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique thread holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique thread holder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A&J Zimmerman Ltd., George Fox and Harrison Brothers & George Howson each produced at least one beautiful antique thread holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Thread Holder?

Prices for an antique thread holder start at $650 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $1,776.
Questions About Antique Thread Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.