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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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Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell

$4,600

H 11 in W 29 in D 18 in

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

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

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

20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top
20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top

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

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Braintree, GB

A highly distinctive and collectible pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by acclaimed silversmith Anthony Elson. Crafted in sterling silver, each shaker is designed as a...

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1980s British Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 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

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

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

Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier Circa 1890
Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier Circa 1890

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

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

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

Materials

Maple

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...

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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

$67,500

H 41 in W 60 in D 29 in

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

By Viners 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...

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20th Century English Georgian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Red Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien, Belgium 1970s
Large Red Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien, Belgium 1970s

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

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Bentwood

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champlevé Enamel Mirrored Plateau or Tray
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champlevé Enamel Mirrored Plateau or Tray

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

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)
125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

$275 / set

H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Two books in soft covers housed in a brown cloth covered slip case with cream lettering. One volume illustrates Louis Vuitton products through the years, the second illustrates the "...

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20th Century Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Paper

Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s

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

Materials

Rope, Wood

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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.