Alabama basket pattern quilt, pieced and appliqued cotton with 30 squares and a blue and gold border in shades of blue, gold and and brown. Machine stitched basket handles, other areas appear hand sewn. Approximately 80" x 68". Provenance: a handwritten note accompanying this quilt states that it was made by Emily A. Chastain of […]
Lot 673: Needlework House Sampler
Schoolgirl needlework sampler, alphabet over six rows of various motifs including two buildings (possibly schools), cornucopia, vases of flowers, man, woman with vase on head, wreaths, and fountain. Unsigned, in a later frame. 21-1/2" x 22-1/2" sight, 25" x 26" framed. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection; acquired by consignor from the estate auction of actress Bette […]
Lot 674: Applique quilt or wall hanging, Native American th
Large applique wall hanging, divided into four quadrants by red and white zig zag border, each quadrant hand-stitched with four Indian warriors shooting arrows. The Indian figures are detailed with embroidered accents to face, headdress, neck, and ankles, and each has a different facial expression. Red saw tooth border edge. Back of textile with feed […]
Lot 672: 17 Assorted Thimbles, incl. 9 sterling
17 assorted thimbles, including 9 sterling, two (2) Royal Worcester artist signed, one (1) Coalport, two (2) cloisonne, one (1) metal with enamel, one (1) metal marked "Toledo" and one (1) brass colored metal. 1.34 troy oz. sterling wt. Condition: Overall in very good condition.
Lot 670: Two vintage sewing boxes with contents
1ST ITEM: Woven round sweetgrass basket box with painted floral design, lined, with contents including 2 silk strawberry emerys, silk needlecase and pincushions, measuring tape and hooks. Box measures 8" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Box covered in paisley fabric (faded) with hinged lid. Includes contents related to needles: perforated paper lace wall pocket (damage and losses) […]
Lot 671: French ladies box with sewing & stenciling supplie
Leather or faux leather covered box with brass corner mounts, handle and latch, marked F. and Cie Paris, with fitted interior and contents including copper stencils, 4 ivory sewing tools, needles and brush, patterns, boxes of beading crystals, and yarn. Box measures 3-1/2"H x 10"W x 7"D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: […]
Lot 668: Collection of silver sewing implements, 16 pcs
Collection of sterling silver and silverplated sewing implements dating from the late 19th to mid 20th century. Includes: 9 sterling thimbles (notable designs: 1 with cherubs, 1 with boy playing ball); two sterling thimble holder cases with hinged tops; 1 enameled sterling tool (area of damage to enamel); 1 sterling handled stilleto; leather purse with […]
Lot 669: Collection of figural sewing notions – 6 pcs
Collection of Victorian and early 20th century figural sewing implements. Includes pewter or silverplated cat thread holder; brass/iron bear thread holder marked Berlin; brass pig double thread holder (thread included); thimble holder in the shape of a goat cart with mother of pearl basket and brass thimble; painted brass peacock or pheasant caddy, tail feathers […]
Lot 667: Regency sewing box w/ berlinwork patterns, 19th c.
Sewing box with contents and assorted 19th century Berlin work patterns. Regency period sewing box with veneered and inlaid edges, ivory shield shape escutcheon, and four brass paw feet. Center top has inset section with of berlin needlework with beadwork reading "Elise Rorhbein." Paper lined. 6"H x 9-1/2" W x 8-1/2" D. English or Continental, […]
Lot 665: Lot of assorted sewing notions including Tartanwar
1ST ITEM: Scottish Tartanware dome shaped thread or thimble holder with ivory finial, marked in gold lettering "Forty Second," some losses to paper, 3"H. 2ND ITEM: Mauchlineware pincushion disc with scene of Mountain House, Catskill Mountain New York. 2" diameter. 3RD ITEM: Mauchlineware needlebook with scene of St. Walter Scott's monument, Edinburgh (tears to spine). […]