Maryville, TN Woolen Mill Coverlet & Book, 2 items. 1ST ITEM – Tennessee red and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. The corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn.". The borders woven with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogscarrying flags, the center with foliate decorations. Condition – Missing some fringe at fold area, handmade repairs to worn areas, […]
Lot 556: East Tennessee Pieced Red & White Quilt
East Tennessee pieced red and white quilt, geometric design. Overall very good condition with some staining. 85" H x 68-1/4" W. 20th century.
Lot 553: Collection of lacemaking bobbins, 37 pieces
37 sewing or lace making bobbins, assorted materials including wood, bone, ivory, and silver. Some colored and monogrammed, many with glass beads. Condition: 2 wood bobbins with broken areas, 1 ivory one with area of loss to shank.Sizes range from 3-1/2" to 5". Late 19th and 20th c. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa.
Lot 554: Collection of antique pin cushions, pins and reels
Includes 1 circular pin cushion with images of churches on each side, under glass; 1 book form pincushion with printed picture of woman and children under glass on one side, printed picture of a classical style building and city on reverse; 1 mother of pearl pin cushion in the form of bellows marked "Souvenir de […]
Lot 551: Five wooden sewing implements
1ST ITEM: Carved figural needle case in the form of a Tyrolean figure with hand behind back, 5"H. 2ND ITEM: Lacquered Tunbridgeware pincushion with some wear, 2" diameter. 3RD ITEM: carved wooden pin safe, 2-1/2" diameter. 4TH ITEM: Englishgoosewing style knitting sheath, 11". 5th item: carved tool, unknown function. All items in excellent condition unless […]
Lot 552: Collection of ivory sewing tools, 13 pcs
Thirteen ivory, vegetable ivory, bone, and steel sewing or needlework implements, including two pincushions in the form of chairs, a "church window" needlecase, pin holder, punches, and sewing clamp. Condition: deterioration to silkcushions, small area of loss to rear of one chair, clamp has loose elements. Height of chairs: 3", clamp: 4-1/2". Late 19th to […]
Lot 550: Victorian inlaid rosewood sewing box
Victorian Rosewood sewing box with inlaid mother of pearl decoration, silk lined fitted interior containing several accoutrements. Condition: scratches and small crack to top, small area of veneer loss to front, deterioration and losses tosilk interior. 4-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W x 8- 1/2"D. Probably English, mid 19th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa.
Lot 548: Velvet sewing box with assorted tools
Victorian Sewing box, covered in velvet with applied brass deer and bird decorations, brass feet. Condition: scattered wear to velvet and to paper lined interior. 4-1/2" x 11" x 8-3/8". Late 19th century. Includes 22 assorted early 20thcentury sewing implements, including needle cases, thimbles, pincushions, etc., many with advertisements for Missouri businesses. Provenance: estate of […]
Lot 549: Two antique wicker sewing boxes
Lot of 2 antique wicker sewing cases. 1ST ITEM: A wicker sewing box in the form of a car, the interior lined with silk, with moving wheels. Wear to silk lining, otherwise very good condition. 7" x 14" x 5". 2ND ITEM: Oriental wicker pouch withmetal handles. Good condition. 3" x 7" x 5". Both […]
Lot 546: "Lady's Companion" & French Perles sewing kit
Lot of 2 sewing and craft kits. 1ST ITEM: Cased sewing kit or etui, white lacquered wooden box with brass fittings, gilt lettering "Lady's Companion," velvet and silk lined interior fitted with compartments for various sewing accoutrements including bottle, scissors, and thimble. 2 pieces missing, some sewing tools oxidized, otherwise very good condition. 4" x […]