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Antique Thread Holder

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble
French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder

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

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder

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

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 Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Empire Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Original Handcut Threads
French Empire Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Original Handcut Threads

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

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
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

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 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 Holder

Materials

Wood, Oak

Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders
Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Christofle Silverplate Baguette Manche a Gigot Lamb Shank / Roast Holder
Antique Christofle Silverplate Baguette Manche a Gigot Lamb Shank / Roast Holder

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
19th Century Original Single Copper Holophane Pendant Lamp

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
1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze

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
Pair of English Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Candelabras, 1830

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
Antique Thread Holder

Antique Thread Holder

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H 10 in Dm 5 in

Antique Thread Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Victorian Brass Thread Holder

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19th Century English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder

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
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 Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Thread Holder
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Thread Holder

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.
Antique English Brass Ring or Thread Holder, Circa 1880.

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
Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder

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
19th Century New Old Stock Brass And Mercury Lamp

19th Century New Old Stock Brass And Mercury Lamp

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H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Decorated Thread Bobbin Holder

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
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 Holder

Materials

Mahogany

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 Holder

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Candlesticks

Candlesticks

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H 12 in Dm 2 in

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

Materials

Wood

Penwork Sewing Box
Penwork Sewing Box

Penwork Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 11 in D 8 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

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19th Century Russian Antique Thread Holder

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
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By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Metal

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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19th Century American Rococo Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Fl...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio
13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio

13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Fiberglass

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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.